What are the eligibility requirements for "BC Family Benefit"?

Reside in an eligible province (BC) Have one or more eligible dependent children Net family income under $170,937

01.Program sheetProvincial program

Family support · BC

BC Family Benefit

Tax-free monthly payment to British Columbia families with children under 18, scaled by adjusted family net income.

Technical sheet

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Category: Family support
Jurisdiction: BC
Amount: Based on situation
Official schedule: July 2026 – June 2027 schedule. Per child (max/floor): 1st $1,750/$775; 2nd $1,100/$750; additional $900/$725. Full if adjusted family net income < $30,176; reduced 4% above up to the floor; above $96,562 the floor is reduced 4% to zero. Single-parent supplement up to $500/year (not included in the computed amount).

Sources and verification

Eligibility · application · documents

Eligibility conditions

How to apply

01
File a federal income tax return every year.
02
Be registered for the Canada Child Benefit (automatic registration for the B.C. benefit).

03.

Family support

Related programs in the same category, with maximum annual amount.
Program and reference	Detail
01Alberta Child Care SubsidyProvincial
02Canada Child BenefitFédéral
03Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB)Provincial
04Quebec Family AllowanceProvincial

Program and reference