The Yukon Child Benefit (YCB) is a tax-free monthly payment for low- and modest-income families in Yukon with children under 18. The Government of Yukon funds it and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) runs it. It’s added to your Canada Child Benefit (CCB), so it arrives as one deposit on the CCB dates in the calendar at the top of this page.
How much you can get (July 2026 to June 2027)
For July 2026 to June 2027, the maximum is $80.50 a month for each child, which is $966 a year.
| Number of children under 18 | Maximum per month | Maximum per year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $80.50 | $966 |
| 2 | $161.00 | $1,932 |
| 3 | $241.50 | $2,898 |
You get the maximum if your adjusted family net income is $35,000 or less. Above $35,000, the Yukon government reduces the yearly benefit by:
- 2.5% of family net income over $35,000 if you have one child, or
- 5% of family net income over $35,000 if you have two or more children.
The CRA uses your tax return from the previous year. For July 2026 to June 2027, that’s your 2025 return, plus your spouse’s or common-law partner’s.
Examples
- One child, family net income $30,000: under $35,000, so the full $80.50 a month.
- One child, family net income $40,000: $5,000 over the limit × 2.5% = $125 less a year. That leaves $841 a year, about $70.08 a month.
- Two children, family net income $40,000: $5,000 × 5% = $250 less a year. That leaves $1,682 a year, about $140.17 a month.
The CRA’s child and family benefits calculator can estimate your YCB and CCB together.
Who qualifies
- You live in Yukon.
- You have a child under 18 living with you, and you’re mainly responsible for their care.
- You qualify for the Canada Child Benefit.
- You, and your spouse or partner if you have one, file a tax return every year, even with no income.
How to get it
There’s no separate Yukon application. The CRA checks for the YCB when it works out your CCB.
- Apply for the Canada Child Benefit. You can apply when you register your baby’s birth, in CRA My Account, or with form RC66.
- File your tax return on time every year, and make sure your spouse or partner does too.
- Keep your address, direct deposit and marital status up to date with the CRA.
What changed in 2026
The maximum went up in July 2026, from $78.08 a month per child (July 2025 to June 2026) to $80.50 a month. The $35,000 income level where the reduction starts is the same. Your payment is recalculated every July from your latest tax return, next in July 2027.
Payment late, missing or different?
- Wait 5 working days after the payment date.
- Check the deposit in CRA My Account.
- Still missing? Call CRA benefits at 1-800-387-1193. For general tax questions, the CRA line for Yukon, the NWT and Nunavut is 1-866-426-1527.
The usual reasons a payment stops or drops: a missing tax return (yours or your partner’s), an unanswered CRA letter, an old address or bank account on file, a change in marital status, higher income, or a child turning 18. Our where is my payment page has more checks.
Watch for scams. The CRA never asks for payment by gift card, prepaid card, e-transfer or cryptocurrency, and it doesn’t send refunds or benefit payments by text message or e-transfer. It won’t email you a link asking for personal or banking details. If a message says you must pay a fee to get your benefit, it’s a scam. Hang up and call the CRA yourself.
Other help you might be missing
- Canada Child Benefit: the federal payment the YCB comes with.
- Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (formerly the GST/HST credit): four payments a year, with an amount for each child.
- Canada Workers Benefit: for people working on low incomes.
- Canada Disability Benefit: for adults 18 to 64 approved for the Disability Tax Credit.
- Yukon Seniors Income Supplement: for older family members who get OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement.
- See what else fits with our benefits checkup.
Common questions
How much is the Yukon Child Benefit in 2026?
Up to $80.50 a month per child for July 2026 to June 2027. It’s reduced if your family net income is over $35,000.
When is the Yukon Child Benefit paid?
With the Canada Child Benefit, usually on the 20th of the month. The calendar at the top of this page lists each date.
Do I need to apply for the Yukon Child Benefit?
No. If you get the CCB and live in Yukon, the CRA checks for you. Just file your taxes every year.
Is the Yukon Child Benefit taxable?
No. It’s a non-taxable benefit.
Why did my Yukon Child Benefit go down in July?
Most often it’s because your family income on last year’s tax return went up, or a child turned 18. Your CCB notice explains the new amount.