Portable rent supplement program

Subsidized housing for people living with a disability.

Call 1-833-733-7835 for more information or to apply.

Overview

This subsidy program is for people who live with a disability. Unlike the Rent Supplement Program, which is for a particular building or unit, this program is for the individual to give them the freedom to find appropriate housing to meet all of their needs.

The amount of rent they pay is 30% of their adjusted household income. This program is for individuals or couples who can live independently with little or no support. For couples, one may have mobility or independence issues as long as the other can care for their needs.

Eligibility

Household Urban income ceiling (residing in one of the eight major cities) Rural income ceiling (residing outside city limits)
Single person or couple, requiring one bedroom $37,000 $50,500
Single person or couple living with another person, requiring 2 bedrooms $47,000 $59,500
Single person or couple living with more than 1 other person, requiring 3 bedrooms $47,000 $67,500

Applicants are chosen based on demonstrated need. Some exceptions to income limits may apply.

Other criteria

You must also be in at least one of the following situations:

  • you live in crowded or inadequate housing
  • you pay less than 30% of your household income for rent, but adequate housing in your area would cost 30% or more of your income
  • you pay 30% or more of your household income for rent, and adequate housing in your area would cost 30% or more of your income

For the Portable Rent Supplement Program, you must meet the criteria above and any of the following:

  • have a long-term physiological, anatomical, psychological or developmental impairment that limits your daily living - the disability must be verified in writing by a health-care professional
  • receive CPP Disability, any other disability pension under the New Brunswick Pension Act and/or receive the Extended Benefits Program
  • meet the criteria for a long-term client by Mental Health (written verification required) and/or are supported by a team of mental health professionals on a long-term basis. You may be referred by a community-based support group or association, such as the New Brunswick Association for Community Living

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