New Brunswick

Canada-New Brunswick Housing Benefit

Moderate 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.

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

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 reviewed: September 15, 2026