Basic Income Program (Programme de revenu de base)
This is a more generous last-resort benefit for people who have had a long-term, severe limit on their ability to work. It covers basics including housing, and it lets you keep more of your earnings and savings. The 2026 basic amount is $1,336 a month ($16,032 a year), plus a single-person top-up of $371 a month. You can earn up to $16,032 a year without it being reduced.
What you get
Up to $1,336/month
Who it's for
You qualify automatically if you get Social Solidarity Program benefits and have had severe health limits for at least 66 of the past 72 months.
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.
Can I get this?
You have a good chance if this sounds like you:
- There is nothing to apply for
- You can hold up to $20,000 in cash and own property worth $500,000 or less (not counting your main home)
What to do next
Check off each step as you go — we'll remember where you are.
Checkmarks are saved only on this device. We collect nothing.
The fine print
More details about the money
2026 basic benefit $1,336/month ($16,032/year), plus a single-person adjustment of $371/month ($4,452/year), and dependent-child adjustments ($22/month for a minor child; $381/month for a child of full age in postsecondary studies). You can earn up to $16,032/year without reduction, hold up to $20,000 in cash resources, and own property worth $500,000 or less (excluding your primary residence) without reduction.
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
Automatic for people who receive Social Solidarity Program benefits and have had severe health-related limitations for at least 66 of the previous 72 months. No application is required; eligible individuals are admitted automatically.
Good to know
French name: Programme de revenu de base. All figures confirmed against quebec.ca: $1,336/month basic benefit ($16,032/year), $371/month single-person adjustment, $22 minor / $381 full-age child adjustments, $16,032 earnings exemption, $20,000 cash-asset limit, $500,000 property limit, in effect since Jan 1, 2023, automatic for Social Solidarity recipients with 66 of 72 months of severe limitations. Indexed annually. Not housing-specific but a key shelter-supporting income floor for disabled Quebecers, which is why it is included in a housing directory.
People also look at
Up to $1,574
Depends on your household size and income
Social Assistance Program (Aide sociale) - including shelter needs
This is Quebec's last-resort help for adults with little or no income who do not have a severe limit on their ability to work.
Up to $250/month
Yukon Supplementary Allowance
This adds $250 a month on top of social assistance if you cannot work because of a severe or long-term disability, or if you get (or are old enough to get) Old Age Security.
Monthly money for rent and basics
Chatham-Kent Ontario Works (Social Assistance)
Ontario Works is run locally by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.