Families

Rent Assist Estimator for Manitobans not on Employment and Income Assistance

Rent Assist is a monthly shelter-related financial benefit to help low-income Manitobans who pay rent in the private market and who are required to spend a large portion of their income on rent. Rent Assist helps Manitobans pay an affordable rent, which has been set at 80% of Median Market Rent according to household size. The Median Market Rent is established by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and reflects the midpoint between the highest and lowest amount of rent that all households actually pay.

Manitobans who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and not on Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) benefits and who are living in eligible rental or board and room arrangements may be eligible for Rent Assist benefits.

Manitobans may not apply for Rent Assist if:

they rent their home from Manitoba Housing
they, or the unit they live in, gets any other kind of housing benefit or subsidy
they live on a First Nations reserve
they live in a nursing home, hospital or residential care facility
they live in student housing

How much Rent Assist can I get?

Benefits are calculated based on the difference between 80% of Median Market Rent and 30% of net household income. The Rent Assist Estimator can help households see if they may have eligibility for Rent Assist.

The Estimator cannot be used to calculate eligibility for Rent Assist for Manitobans on EIA. Information on Rent Assist for EIA participants can be found here.

Please fill in the following information and we will estimate your monthly Rent Assist benefit:

How many people live in the household?
How many children under 18 live in the household?
What was the net annual income of all adults in your household last year? Refer to your most recent tax return (Line 236). Note: If you are applying between January and June, your net household income from two years ago will be used to calculate your benefit. If you apply between July and December, your net household income from last year will be used to calculate your benefit.
Are you or your spouse or any other adult in your household receiving Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) benefits?	Yes:	No:
Are you or anyone else in the household 55 years of age or older?	Yes:	No:
Did you or anyone else in the household claim the Disability Tax credit or receive Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPPD) benefits in the previous tax year?	Yes:	No:

The calculation is just an estimate based only on the information you provided. When you apply for Rent Assist, the information on your application and your income verification will be used to calculate your actual benefit. If you received Old Age Security benefits or are new to Canada, please contact Provincial Services as the income used to determine benefits is calculated differently.

If you have any questions or wish to apply for Rent Assist, please download an application form or contact:

Provincial Services
100 - 114 Garry Street
Winnipeg, MB
R3C 4V4
Phone: 204-948-7368
Toll-free: 1-877-587-6224
Email: provservic@gov.mb.ca

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