New Brunswick

Canada-New Brunswick Housing Benefit

Easy application

Tax filing not required

The Canada - New Brunswick Housing Benefit (CHB-NB) provides residents and employees with low-income in New Brunswick with rental support. Initiated by the Government of Canada (CMHC) and the Province of New Brunswick, this benefit supports individuals who live alone and earn a low income with rental support.

Please note that funding for this benefit is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis. Applications will end when all funds have been committed and disbursed for the year. The application cycle will re-open when government funding resets in April of the following year.

To qualify for the benefit, applicants must:

  • Be employed and under the age of 65
  • Live alone and in the province of New Brunswick
  • Rent the place where they live*
  • Not receive a subsidy from Housing NB**
  • Have filed federal taxes for the previous year
  • Have an employment income (before tax) between $12,500 and $50,000

* Please note Assistance is only provided to those who rent full housing spaces, including a kitchen, bathroom, living, and sleeping area.
Single room occupancy housing such as rooming houses, boarding houses, and dorms are not eligible for this benefit.

Documents listed in this section are examples of what can be included with your application. Please review the application instructions (How to Apply tab) to confirm the supplemental and required documents for this benefit.

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.

Proof of  residency in Province/ Territory

For example:

  • lease agreement
  • rent receipt
  • household bill
    • gas
    • electricity
    • cable television
    • telephone
  • driver's license
  • vehicle registration or car insurance
  • membership in social or professional organization
  • Other:
    • bank information
    • employment information

Proof of housing situation

For example:

  • letter from landlord about your housing situation
  • eviction notice
  • disconnection notice
  • police report about an incident involving your housing
  • moving company quote or invoice
  • list of repairs needed in home
  • list of expenses for renovations needed for independence in the home
  • proof of home ownership (mortgage, property ownership)

Required Documents

To apply, you will need:

  1. Rental information, such as a rental receipt, rental notice, lease, or tenancy agreement
  2. Notice of Assessment from the CRA to show proof of income
  3. Verification of employment income, including pay stubs or a letter from your employer

Application Methods

You can apply for this benefit in three ways:

1. Online

Apply through the SSNB Portal:
Apply Online

2. In Person

Print and complete the application form, then drop it off at a Housing NB Office:
Download Application Form (PDF)

3. By Mail

Print and complete the application form, then mail it to: Housing NB 551 King St., Sartain MacDonald Building PO Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1

Assistance

For application assistance, email:
[email protected]

View the full application package here:
Full Application Package (PDF)

Last updated: March 18, 2025