CRA housing benefit 2025

Canada’s $600 Housing Top-Up Opens in July, Check Eligibility and Payment Dates

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With rent prices climbing and incomes lagging behind inflation, the Canadian government is stepping in to support vulnerable renters through a one-time $600 Housing Benefit Top-Up. Announced as part of the federal response to worsening housing affordability, the payment will provide direct financial relief to low- and moderate-income renters starting in mid-August 2025. This benefit … Read more

CRA $500 Housing Benefit Returns in 2025, Who Qualifies and How to Claim It Before the Deadline

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In July 2025, the Canadian government officially reaffirmed the $500 Canada Housing Benefit, offering one-time rental support for low- to moderate-income renters facing rising housing costs. Administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), this benefit is part of the country’s larger national housing strategy to address affordability challenges in the rental market. With inflation continuing … Read more