The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment to families with children under 18. Amounts are indexed every July. These are the official figures for July 2026 – June 2027, based on 2025 family net income.
Maximum CCB amounts
| Child's age | Maximum per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Under 6 | $8,157 | $679.75 |
| 6 to 17 | $6,883 | $573.58 |
Income thresholds and reductions
Families with adjusted family net income (AFNI) under $38,237 get the maximum. The benefit is reduced on income between $38,237 and $82,847, and by a smaller percentage above $82,847:
| Children | Rate between thresholds | Rate above $82,847 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7% | $3,123 + 3.2% |
| 2 | 13.5% | $6,022 + 5.7% |
| 3 | 19% | $8,476 + 8% |
| 4 or more | 23% | $10,260 + 9.5% |
Example
A family with one child aged 5, one aged 9 and an AFNI of $65,000 can receive up to $15,040, reduced by 13.5% of the income above $38,237 — about $11,427 for the year.
Payments and eligibility
The CRA pays the CCB monthly, usually around the 20th. Both parents must file their tax returns every year to keep receiving it. Families may also receive the Child Disability Benefit and provincial or territorial child benefits, which are often combined with the CCB payment. Estimate your amount with our CCB calculator.
Who qualifies
To receive the CCB you must live with a child under 18, be primarily responsible for their care and upbringing, and be a resident of Canada for tax purposes. You or your spouse or common-law partner must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person, or a temporary resident who has lived in Canada for the previous 18 months and holds a valid permit in the 19th month. Newcomers can apply as soon as they arrive. When parents share custody about equally, each receives half of what they would get with full custody, based on their own family income. If your family situation changes — a birth, a separation or a new partner — tell the CRA promptly so payments stay correct.