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.

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