You may qualify for this benefit if you:
- live in Canada
- are between the ages of 18-64
- have been approved for the Disability Tax Credit
- filed an income tax return for the previous tax year
- are one of the following:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident
- a protected person
- a temporary resident who has lived in Canada for the past 18 months someone who is registered or entitled to be registered under the Indian Act
Social Insurance Number
For example:
- confirmation of SIN letter
- plastic SIN card (non-expired)
Notice of Assessment
A statement from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to each taxpayer, every year, after you have filed a tax return. It tells you the amount of income tax you owe, or the amount of the refund you will get.
You can apply for the Canada Disability Benefit in four ways:
Through the online application portal
Apply online through the official portalIn-person at any Service Canada Centre
By Phone
Call: 1-833-486-3007
The hours of operation are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm local time, Monday to Friday.
By Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-833-467-2700By mailing a completed Canada Disability Benefit application form or the Canada Disability Benefit Legal representative application form
Drop it off at a Service Canada office or mail it to us at:
Service Canada Centre
CDB Processing Centre
P.O. Box 60
Boucherville, QC J4B 5E6
Individuals approved for the Disability Tax Credit will receive a letter enclosing an application code and instructions on how to apply. To apply you will need the following:
- Social Insurance Number
- Direct Deposit Information
- confirmation of legal status in Canada
If you have not received a letter, you can still apply by providing, in addition to the above:
- your mailing address
- the net income (line 23600) from your 2024 notice of assessment.