Canada Disability Benefit (CDB): what it pays, when, and who gets it
The Canada Disability Benefit pays up to $204.20 a month from July 2026 to people aged 18 to 64 with the DTC. 2026 dates, income rules and how to apply.
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Canada Disability Benefit (CDB): what it pays, when, and who gets it
The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) is a tax-free federal payment of up to $204.20 a month from July 2026 to June 2027 for low-income people aged 18 to 64 who are approved for the Disability Tax Credit.
Maximum, July 2026 to June 2027: $204.20 a month ($2,450.40 a year).
Maximum, July 2025 to June 2026: $200 a month.
Payment day: Third Thursday of each month.
The supplemental payment is a one-time $150 for each approved Disability Tax Credit certificate that makes someone eligible for the CDB.
Yes. Service Canada can pay back payments for up to 24 months before it receives your application, but never for months before June 2025.
No. Canada.ca states that CDB payments are non-taxable, do not need to be reported on your return, and come with no tax slip.
