The Alberta Energy Rebate is a one-time payment of $100 per eligible adult to help with the cost of groceries, fuel and other everyday costs. It replaced the fuel tax relief that was planned for July 2026.
Most people have to apply, and the application portal closes on September 30, 2026. If you get the Alberta Seniors Benefit, AISH, ADAP or Income Support, you were enrolled automatically.
Key facts at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Amount | $100, one time, per eligible adult |
| Applications open | July 1, 2026 |
| Applications close | September 30, 2026 |
| Household income limit | $225,000 or less (2025 tax return) |
| When it’s paid | Within 14 days of applying |
| Taxable? | No |
| Help line | 1-844-401-4014 (toll-free) or 780-401-4014 |
How much you’ll get
Each eligible adult gets $100. The amount doesn’t go down as income goes up. You either qualify for the full $100 or you don’t.
Example: a married couple with a household income of $90,000 can each apply and get $200 in total. Their 22-year-old son who lives with them counts as his own household, so he applies separately for his own $100.
Who qualifies
- You were 18 or older on July 1, 2026.
- You live in Alberta.
- You filed your 2025 tax return.
- Your household income is $225,000 or less.
A “household” is you, or you and your spouse or common-law partner. Roommates, adult children and other adult relatives at the same address are separate households, and each one applies on their own.
Household income is your total income (line 15000 of your 2025 return), plus your partner’s if you have one. Split pension amounts, tuition and medical expenses are subtracted first.
Who gets it automatically
You don’t need to apply if you were already getting one of these on July 1, 2026:
- the Alberta Seniors Benefit
- AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped)
- ADAP (Alberta Disability Assistance Program), including people moved over from AISH
- Income Support
Important: if you started on one of these programs after July 1, you are not enrolled automatically. You need to apply through the portal by September 30.
How to apply before September 30
- Sign in to a verified Alberta.ca Account. Create one if you don’t have one, and make sure it’s verified.
- Check that the mailing address on your Alberta driver’s licence or ID card matches your Alberta.ca Account.
- Go to the official portal from alberta.ca/alberta-energy-rebate. Have your Social Insurance Number ready. If you have a partner, you’ll also need their SIN, date of birth and legal name as shown on their 2025 return.
- Choose how to be paid: direct deposit (by signing in through your bank with Interac Verified) or an Interac e-Transfer to the email on your Alberta.ca Account.
- Submit. You can save and come back later, but you can’t make changes after you submit.
If you choose e-Transfer, you’ll get an application code by email after you submit. That code is the security answer you use to accept the money.
If you don’t have a computer or need help, you can visit an Alberta Supports centre for computer access and help in person. Problems with your Alberta.ca Account go to the account team at 1-844-643-2789.
When the money arrives
The government says to allow up to 14 days for review, and that rebates are sent within 14 days of applying. The money comes by direct deposit or by e-Transfer, depending on what you picked.
The province hasn’t published a payment date for people who were enrolled automatically.
Does it affect AISH, ADAP or Income Support?
No. The Government of Alberta says the rebate is non-taxable and “will not affect other government benefits.” That covers AISH, ADAP, Income Support and the Seniors Benefit.
Payment missing?
- You applied: wait the full 14 days. Check your email (including junk mail) for an e-Transfer, and have your application code ready.
- You were enrolled automatically: check whether you joined your program after July 1. If so, you need to apply yourself before September 30.
- Still nothing: call the rebate line at 1-844-401-4014 or 780-401-4014, Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or email [email protected]. Don’t put personal details in the email.
Before you call, check the basics: your 2025 tax return is filed, your Alberta.ca Account is verified, and your address matches your driver’s licence or ID card.
Watch out for scam texts
Alberta has warned about scam texts about this rebate. Don’t click links in text messages. The government says the official portal is the only safe way to apply, and it will not send money to you by text message. If you choose direct deposit, you sign in through your own bank, and the government never receives your banking sign-in details.
Other help you might be missing
- Alberta Seniors Benefit, a monthly top-up for lower-income seniors.
- ADAP and AISH payment dates, if you live with a disability.
- Alberta Child and Family Benefit, for families with children under 18.
- Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (formerly the GST/HST credit).
- Missed Canada Carbon Rebate payments, if you haven’t filed a return for 2021 to 2024.
Common questions
Do seniors have to apply for the Alberta Energy Rebate?
Only if they don’t get the Alberta Seniors Benefit. Seniors on that benefit as of July 1 were enrolled automatically. Other seniors must apply by September 30, 2026.
Can I apply after September 30, 2026?
No. Applications are accepted from July 1 to September 30, 2026 only.
Can my spouse and I both get $100?
Yes, if you’re both 18 or older and your combined household income is $225,000 or less. The rebate is $100 per eligible person.
Is the Alberta Energy Rebate taxable?
No. It is non-taxable and won’t affect your other government benefits.
I haven’t filed my 2025 taxes. Can I still get it?
Filing a 2025 return is one of the rules, and your income is checked against it. If you haven’t filed, do it as soon as you can and call the rebate line to ask how it affects your application.
