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Canadian DisabilitySpecialists
Housing

At a glance

Worth:
shelter allowance
Who:
A financial benefit for families and people aged 50+ to help pay rent

What it could be worth

Amount

shelter allowance

How it benefits you

  • A financial benefit for families and people aged 50+ to help pay rent. Eligible households receive $100, $150 or $170 per month.

What you need to qualify or apply

Eligibility

  • A financial benefit for families and people aged 50+ to help pay rent
  • Eligible households receive $100, $150 or $170 per month
  • Funded jointly by the Société d'habitation du Québec (SHQ) and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC); administered by Revenu Québec.

Read more from the official source

Amounts & rules verified Aug 22, 2026

Official program page ↗

Amounts and rules can change — always confirm on the official source before applying.

This page is general information, not a CRA or provincial determination — amounts and rules can change. Not sure where you stand? The free benefits check walks you through it, or a Registered Social Worker can review your full situation.