Direct-to-tenant rent benefit

This benefit helps New Brunswickers who are struggling to afford rent. Individuals and families have additional costs for shelter, food, clothing, childcare, and transportation due to the rising costs of living. This benefit provides help with rent so participants can address these additional costs.

To qualify for the benefit, applicants must:

• rent* the place where they live
• not receive a subsidy from Housing NB**
• live in New Brunswick
• have filed their taxes for the previous year

For employed adults, under 65 and living alone, your income must be between $12,500 and $50,000 per year to qualify.

For those 65 years or older and for families (including single parents), the combined income of all adults over the age of 19 living in the home must be less than $58,000 annually (before tax) to qualify.

*Please note that the place rented must include a sleeping area, living area, kitchen and bathroom that are located entirely within the rented premises and are not shared with anyone outside of the household. Single room occupancy housing such as rooming houses, boarding houses and dorms are not eligible.

**Receiving the benefit does not exclude you from receiving other benefits or supports from Social Development or Housing NB.

Rental information

You will need to provide ONE of the following to confirm your rent:

• rent receipt, within the last 30 days, that includes your name, address, rent amount, date and landlord’s name
• copy of recent rent increase notice. If over 30 days old, then a utility bill (power, heat, or water) dated within the last 30 days will need to be provided in addition to your lease
• copy of lease or tenancy agreement within the last year - if over a year old, then a utility bill dated within the last 30 days will need to be provided in addition to your lease

Annual review: If you are completing your annual review, you may also provide a utility bill (address/name must match the information we have on file from your original application).

Proof of income

You will need a Notice of Assessment from Canada Revenue Agency for all household members 19 years and older. Other tax documents like T1, T4 or T4E, are not accepted. If you do not have your notice of assessment, you can log in to your CRA My Account or call 1-800-267-6999.

If you are under the age of 65 and live alone, you will also need to provide:

Employment income information

 You will also need to provide ONE of the following: 

• 4 most recent, consecutive pay stubs (if you worked more than one job, please provide pay stubs for each.)  
• a recent letter from employer (within the last 30 days) that includes:
  • the date you were hired
  • your gross annual income or rate of pay (include any overtime pay or bonuses)
  • hours scheduled to work each week
  • employer contact information
  • employer signature

Payment information

The benefit is sent by direct deposit and requres a completed and signed Direct Deposit form. 

If you would like to include a support person who can speak to Housing NB on your behalf, discuss personal information and your application status, please complete a Consent to disclose personal information form (PDF 166 KB)

Including another person to support you is optional, and you can change your mind at any time.

If you need more information, contact [email protected] or call 211.