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Canada-Manitoba Housing Benefit

The Canada-Manitoba Housing Benefit (CMHB), which relies almost exclusively on federal funding under the National Housing Strategy, is fully subscribed. Due to the exhaustion of federal funds, application intake is now closed.

All provincial rent supplements, including provincial Rent Assist, remain unaffected and continue to support new applicants.

CMHB applications received that have not been approved before March 3, 2025 (end of business day) will not be processed.

Manitobans who are currently receiving the CMHB or are renewing their applications will continue to receive the benefit and will not be affected. The Survivors of Gender-Based Violence Stream will also continue as it is funded under a separate federal agreement.

The Canada-Manitoba Housing Benefit (CMHB) is a benefit paid to eligible renters who need assistance paying for their core housing costs. The benefit can be used anywhere in Manitoba. It is cost matched by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and the Manitoba government. This financial assistance provides greater access and housing stability for vulnerable Manitobans.

Program Streams

The CMHB provides assistance to four vulnerable populations who need additional help with housing costs:

youth transitioning, or youth who have transitioned out of the care of the child welfare system, up to the age of 26
people who are at risk of homelessness or who are homeless
people living with mental health and addiction issues residing in designated supportive housing buildings. This stream is only available if you are living in one of the designated supportive housing projects below:

Tamarack Recovery Centre, Winnipeg, MB
Siloam Mission, Winnipeg, MB
Riverwood House, Winnipeg, MB
Ross Ellen Housing, Winnipeg, MB
Astum Api Niikinaahk, Winnipeg, MB
Community Health and Housing Association, Brandon, MB

people who have left a gender-based violence relationship and are currently in an approved shelter

CMHB Home Page | Youth Stream | Homelessness Stream
Mental Health and Addictions Stream | Survivors of Gender-Based Violence Stream

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