Alberta Seniors Benefit
This gives you extra money each month if you are a low-income senior in Alberta and get Old Age Security. The most you can get depends on where you live. A single senior can get up to $3,946 a year if you rent, own, or live in a lodge. A senior couple can get up to $5,918 a year in those cases. The amount goes down as your income goes up.
What you get
Up to $16,412/year
Who it's for
You qualify if you are 65 or older, have lived in Alberta for at least 3 months, are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and get Old Age Security.
This takes you to the official website
Depends on your household size and income.
What to have ready
Documents they may ask for
- Government ID for everyone in your household, if available
- A copy of your lease or rent agreement
- Recent rent receipt, ledger, or proof of what you owe
- Recent pay stubs, benefit statement, or income proof
- ODSP, Ontario Works, CPP, OAS, or other benefit statement if you have one
- Recent bank statement, if the program asks for it
What to say when you call
“Hi, I am looking for housing help. Can you tell me if this program fits my situation, what documents I need, and whether there is anyone who can help me apply?”
Use the official page first, then call 211 if you are not sure where to start.
Can I get this?
You have a good chance if this sounds like you:
- A single senior must have income of $34,770 or less a year
- A senior couple must have combined income of $56,820 or less a year
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The fine print
More details about the money
Maximum annual benefit varies by accommodation type. Single senior: up to $3,946/yr (homeowner/renter/lodge), $12,466/yr (continuing care home), $2,749/yr (other residence). Senior couple: up to $5,918/yr (homeowner/renter/lodge), $16,412/yr (continuing care home), $5,496/yr (other residence). The benefit phases out as income rises.
Amounts and eligibility change. Confirm the current figure with the program administrator through the official link before you rely on it.
The full eligibility rules
Age 65 or older; lived in Alberta for at least 3 months immediately before applying; Canadian citizen or permanent resident; receiving the federal Old Age Security pension; and income within the thresholds. A single senior with annual income of $34,770 or less, or a senior couple with combined annual income of $56,820 or less, may be eligible.
Good to know
All eligibility rules, income thresholds ($34,770 single / $56,820 couple), and the six maximum-benefit figures verified exactly against alberta.ca/alberta-seniors-benefit (live, June 2026). Income thresholds and maximums are reviewed/indexed and change periodically. This is an income benefit, not a dedicated rent subsidy; the housing angle is the accommodation-category tiering.
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