The BC Family Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment from the British Columbia government for families with children under 18. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) pays it in the same deposit as your Canada Child Benefit (CCB). From July 2026 to June 2027, it pays up to $145.83 a month for a first child, and single parents can get up to $41.66 a month more.
How much you’ll get (July 2026 to June 2027)
The amount depends on how many children you have and your adjusted family net income from your 2025 tax return (plus your spouse’s or common-law partner’s).
| Maximum per month | Maximum per year | Minimum for middle incomes, per month | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First child | $145.83 | $1,750 | $64.58 |
| Second child | $91.66 | $1,100 | $62.50 |
| Each additional child | $75.00 | $900 | $60.41 |
| Single-parent supplement | $41.66 | $500 | n/a |
Here is how income affects it:
- Income of $30,176 or less: you get the full amount.
- Income from $30,176 to $96,562: your benefit goes down by 4% of the income over $30,176, but it won’t go below the minimum amounts in the table.
- Income over $96,562: the minimum amount goes down by 4% of the income over $96,562 until it reaches zero.
Examples
- A single parent with one child and a family net income of $25,000 gets the full $145.83 plus the $41.66 supplement: $187.49 a month.
- A couple with two children and a family net income of $50,000 is $19,824 over the first threshold. Their yearly maximum of $2,850 goes down by 4% of that, which is $792.96. They get about $2,057 a year, or about $171 a month.
- A couple with one child and a family net income of $105,000 is $8,438 over the second threshold. The $775 yearly minimum goes down by $337.52, so they get about $437 a year, or about $36 a month.
If your monthly payment would be less than $20, the CRA pays the whole year as one lump sum in July. The CRA’s child and family benefits calculator can estimate your own amount.
Who qualifies
You can get the BC Family Benefit if all of these are true:
- You live in British Columbia.
- You have a child under 18 living with you, and you are mainly responsible for their care.
- You qualify for the Canada Child Benefit.
- You and your spouse or partner file your taxes every year, even if you had no income.
To get the single-parent supplement, you must be getting the BC Family Benefit for that month and not be living with a spouse or common-law partner.
If you share custody, with the child living with each parent 40% to 60% of the time, each parent gets 50% of what they would get with full custody.
How to get it
You don’t apply separately. When you apply for the CCB and file your taxes, the CRA checks whether you qualify, and the single-parent supplement is added automatically.
- Apply for the CCB. When your baby is born, tick the box to apply for benefits on the birth registration form. You can also apply through CRA My Account, or by mail with Form RC66.
- File your taxes by April 30 every year, and make sure your spouse or partner does too.
- Tell the CRA right away if you move, change bank accounts, or your marital status or custody changes.
Our Canada Child Benefit guide explains the CCB application in detail.
What changed in 2026
- The July 2026 to June 2027 benefit year started in July, based on your 2025 tax return.
- The income thresholds for July 2026 to June 2027 are $30,176 and $96,562.
- The maximums are $1,750 a year for a first child, $1,100 for a second and $900 for each other child, plus up to $500 a year for single parents.
Payment late, missing or different?
The BC Family Benefit comes in the same deposit as the CCB. The dates are in the calendar at the top of this page. If it hasn’t arrived, wait 5 working days after the payment date, then check the payment status in CRA My Account.
If it’s still missing, call the CRA benefits line at 1-800-387-1193.
Common reasons a payment is late, missing or different:
- You or your partner didn’t file a tax return. The CRA needs both to work out your benefit.
- Your address or bank account changed and the CRA wasn’t told.
- Your family income went up, so the amount dropped in July.
- Your yearly total is small, so it came as one lump sum in July.
- You moved in with a partner, which ends the single-parent supplement.
Watch for scams. The CRA never asks for fees, gift cards, crypto or your passwords by text or email. If a message asks for any of these, don’t answer it.
Other help you might be missing
- Canada Child Benefit: the federal payment that the BC Family Benefit comes with, plus the Child Disability Benefit if your child has the Disability Tax Credit.
- GST/HST credit (Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit): a quarterly tax-free payment that is higher for families with children.
- Canada Workers Benefit: a refundable tax credit if you work and have a low income.
- BC income and disability assistance: monthly help if you can’t cover basic needs.
- Canada Disability Benefit: for adults 18 to 64 with the Disability Tax Credit and a low income.
Common questions
How much is the BC Family Benefit per month?
For July 2026 to June 2027, up to $145.83 for a first child, $91.66 for a second and $75 for each other child. Single parents can get up to $41.66 a month more.
Do I have to apply for the BC Family Benefit?
No. Apply for the Canada Child Benefit and file your taxes every year. The CRA checks your eligibility automatically.
Why is the BC Family Benefit in the same deposit as my CCB?
BC pays for the benefit, but the CRA delivers it and combines it with your CCB into one monthly payment.
Is the BC Family Benefit taxable?
No. It is a non-taxable payment.
What is the income limit for the BC Family Benefit?
There isn’t one fixed cut-off. You get the full amount up to $30,176 of family net income, then a smaller amount. Above $96,562, it keeps going down until it reaches zero.