New Brunswick Rent Supplement Program
This program lowers your rent to 30% of your adjusted household income and pays the landlord the difference up to market rent. You qualify based on your income and housing need, like living in crowded or poor conditions or paying a lot of your income on rent.
What you get
Up to $67,500
Who it's for
You qualify if you live in New Brunswick, your income is below the limits, and you face a housing challenge such as crowded or inadequate housing or paying too much of your income on rent.
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 found your housing support program and I want to check if I can apply. Can you tell me the current rules, documents needed, and the next step?”
Use the official page first, then call 211 if you are not sure where to start.
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What the official page looks like
The fine print
More details about the money
Tenant pays 30% of adjusted household income; the program funds the difference between the tenant's contribution and the unit's market-value rent. Income ceilings: single person/couple (1-bedroom) $45,000 urban / $50,500 rural; + 1 other (2-bedroom) $57,500 urban / $59,500 rural; + 2 or more others (3-bedroom) $63,000 urban / $67,500 rural.
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
New Brunswick residents with income below the program's ceilings who also face a housing challenge: living in crowded or inadequate conditions, or paying a large portion of their income toward rent. Selection is based on demonstrated need; some income-limit exceptions may apply.
Good to know
Tenant-pays-30% rule, the difference-funding mechanic, all income ceilings, and the 1-833-733-7835 line confirmed verbatim against the official gnb.ca rent-supplement page. Ceilings update periodically; confirm current figures with Housing NB. Distinct from the Portable Rent Supplement (disability-specific) and the closed Direct-to-Tenant / Canada-NB Housing Benefit.
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