Canada Housing Benefit one-time top up for low-income renters starts Monday

Canada Housing Benefit one-time top up for low-income renters starts Monday


Canada

In a bid to help tackle skyrocketing rents across the country, the government of Canada will be opening applications Monday for a one-time top-up as part of the Canada Housing Benefit (CHB) program. The initiative that would put $500 in the pockets of low-income renters — with families making a net income of $35,000 a year and individuals earning less than $20,000 eligible.