What are the eligibility requirements for "Canada Child Benefit"?

Have one or more eligible dependent children Net family income under $200,000

01.Program sheetFederal program

Family support · Tout le Canada

Canada Child Benefit

Tax-free monthly payment for families with children under 18.

Technical sheet

ace-2026

Category: Family support
Jurisdiction: Tout le Canada
Amount: Based on situation
Official schedule: Based on 2025 adjusted family net income (AFNI), for payments from July 2026 to June 2027. Maximum 8157$/year per child under 6 and 6883$/year per child aged 6 to 17. No reduction if AFNI is below 38237$. Between 38237$ and 82847$: reduction of 7% (1 child), 13.5% (2), 19% (3), 23% (4+). Above 82847$: fixed amount plus additional percentage.

Sources and verification

Eligibility · application · documents

Eligibility conditions

How to apply

01
File an income tax return every year.
02
Apply for the benefit after a birth, when a child starts living with you, or after a custody change.

03.

Family support

Related programs in the same category, with maximum annual amount.
Program and reference	Detail
01Alberta Child Care SubsidyProvincial
02Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB)Provincial
03Quebec Family AllowanceProvincial
04Amount for an eligible dependant (line 30400)Fédéral

Program and reference