Here are all the provinces with tax credits for renters and you can get up to $1,600

B.C. Renter's Tax Credit

Renters in British Columbia can claim the relatively new B.C. Renter's Tax Credit, which was introduced for the 2023 tax year and is back again for 2024. If you rented in B.C. for at least six full months last year — and met a few other requirements — you might be able to get some money back from the government through this refundable credit. That means even if you don't owe taxes, you could still get a payment.

You can claim the credit if you were 19 or older at the end of the year (or a parent or living with a partner), lived in B.C. and paid rent on a place that qualifies — like an apartment, basement suite, condo or even employer-provided housing.

What you can get: You could get up to $400 back if your adjusted income was $63,000 or less in 2024. If your income was between $63,000 and $83,000, you might still qualify for a smaller amount. The exact amount is based on your income, not your rent. Even if you live in subsidized housing or your rent is paid by a support program, you could still be eligible.

How to claim: You'll claim this credit on your B.C. Credits tax form (BC479) when you file your return with the Canada Revenue Agency. You'll need to list the address you rented, the total rent you paid, how many months you lived there and who the rent was paid to. If you already filed your taxes and forgot to claim it, you can request a change after you get your notice of assessment.

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Manitoba Renters Affordability Tax Credit

If you rented your main home in Manitoba last year, you could get some extra cash back at tax time thanks to the Renters Affordability Tax Credit. This refundable tax credit helps renters offset housing costs — and it's available even if you're living in social housing or receiving non-EIA Rent Assist benefits.

The credit is designed for Manitobans who rent their principal residence, so if you were paying rent on your main home during the year, you're likely eligible to claim it.

What you can get: For the 2024 tax year, you can claim up to $525 — that's $43.75 for each month you rented your home. If you're a senior, there's also a top-up of up to $300, though that gets reduced depending on your family net income. The credit is set to increase to $575 for 2025 and $625 for 2026, with slightly higher senior top-ups too.

How to claim: You'll claim this credit when you file your Manitoba tax return. If you're using tax software, it should guide you through the process based on your province and rental info. Make sure to have details ready like how many months you rented and your landlord's name.

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Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit

If you're renting in Ontario and have low to moderate income, the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC) might help cut down your housing costs. This refundable credit helps with the cost of sales tax on energy and property taxes, and it's paid out monthly (or sometimes in a lump sum) as part of the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB). The credit is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency but funded by the Ontario government.

To qualify for the 2025 benefit year (which runs from July 2025 to June 2026), you'll need to have lived in Ontario on December 31, 2024, and meet a few other basic requirements — like being either 18 or older, or having a child or spouse. You also must have paid rent or other eligible housing-related costs during 2024.

What you can get: For the 2024 tax year, you could get up to

• $1,283 if you're between 18 and 64, or $1,461 if you're 65 or older
• $285 more if you lived on a reserve or in a public long-term care home
• $25 more if you lived in a student residence

The exact amount you'll get depends on your income, age and living situation. Plus, this credit gets paid out in the OTB with two others — the Northern Ontario Energy Credit and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit — so your exact payment could actually be more. Monthly payments start in July, but if your entire OTB allotment for the year is $360 or less, you'll get it as a lump sum in June instead.

How to claim: File your 2024 income tax return and include Form ON-BEN (you'll find it in your Ontario tax package). Make sure to tick the box for the OEPTC and fill out your rent, property tax or energy costs, depending on your situation. Your credit will be paid out through the OTB, along with other provincial credits you qualify for.

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Quebec Solidarity Tax Credit

The Solidarity Tax Credit is a refundable benefit for low- and middle-income residents of Quebec — and if you rent your home, you might be eligible for the housing component, which makes up a big chunk of it. This credit gets rolled into one payment with other components (like a QST rebate), but you can still qualify even if you only meet the housing eligibility.

To get the full amount you're entitled to, your landlord must give you an RL-31 slip confirming you were a tenant or subtenant of an eligible rental as of December 31, 2024. That info goes into Schedule D of your provincial return.

What you can get: There's no fixed max listed, but based on estimates from Revenu Québec's Payment Estimator tool, eligible renters with low income could receive around:

• $1,256 for a single person
• $1,600 for a couple
• $1,910 for a family of four

The exact amount depends on your family income, household size, living situation and what other components of the credit you're eligible for.

How to claim: To get the credit, you must file your 2024 Quebec income tax return and complete Schedule D with info from your RL-31 slip. You must also be signed up for direct deposit — if Revenu Québec can't deposit your payment, it won't send a cheque instead. Payments start in July 2025 and are usually monthly if you're getting $800 or more — otherwise, it's quarterly or even a single lump sum, depending on the amount.

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Bonus: Home office expenses (federal)

Okay, so this one isn't a provincial credit — but if you paid rent while working from home in 2024, you might be able to write off a portion of it on your federal return. The home office expenses deduction is a federal tax break that helps cover some of your rent costs if your job required you to work from home.

To qualify, you need to have had an agreement (written or verbal) with your employer about working from home — it doesn't need to be in your contract. You also need to have paid for eligible work-related costs yourself, like part of your rent, electricity or internet.

What you can get: This is a deduction — not a credit — so it reduces the income you're taxed on, which can lower your overall tax bill. The amount depends on your workspace size, how often you used it for work, and what expenses you're claiming. For example, if your office makes up 10% of your home, you could claim 10% of your rent and bills off your total income for the year.

How to claim: You'll need Form T2200 signed by your employer, plus Form T777 to list your expenses. The CRA also has a calculator tool to help you figure out the math. Report the final number in the designated spot on line 22900 of your return. Don't forget to hang onto your receipts — the CRA might want to see them later.

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