• be at least 55 years of age;
• be a renter in Manitoba;
• have a combined net income of less than $23,800;
• have claimed rent on the MB479 on the previous year’s income tax return; and
• not live in non-profit housing for the elderly or in projects licensed under The Elderly and Infirm Persons' Housing Act because rent in these housing units does not include school tax costs.

Stat 55 Plus application information sheet (PDF) - This document explains in detail the eligibility criteria and how to complete the application form.

Stat 55 Plus application form - printable (PDF) -  Print and complete this application to apply for the current application year or if you are applying for only one previous tax year.

Stat 55 Plus application form - fillable (PDF) -  Complete this fillable application to apply for the current application year or if you are applying for only one previous tax year.

Stat 55 Plus Other Years application form - fillable (PDF) - This fillable form is used to apply for more than one year at a time. You may use it to apply for four (4) retroactive tax years prior to the current tax year.

Direct Deposit Request form- fillable - (PDF) - This fillable form is to be completed if you would like to have payment made by direct deposit. Once fully completed the original signed form should be printed and mailed to or dropped off at our office. See below for the address.