Canada child disability benefit: July 2026 to June 2027
The Child Disability Benefit provides a tax-free monthly payment for families caring for a child under 18 with a severe and prolonged impairment, up to a published annual maximum.
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- July 2026 to June 2027 annual maximum
- $3,480 per eligible child ($290 per month).CRA, Child Disability Benefit
- Income threshold
- Reduction begins when adjusted family net income exceeds $82,847.CRA, Child Disability Benefit
- Reduction, one eligible child
- 3.2% of adjusted family net income above $82,847.CRA, Child Disability Benefit
- Reduction, two or more eligible children
- 5.7% of adjusted family net income above $82,847.CRA, Child Disability Benefit
A benefit tied to the Canada Child Benefit
The Child Disability Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment made to families who care for a child under age 18 with a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions. The two conditions are eligibility for the Canada child benefit and the child's eligibility for the disability tax credit. CRA, Child Disability Benefit (opens in a new tab).
For July 2026 to June 2027, the CRA publishes a maximum annual amount of $3,480 per eligible child, which is $290 per month. CRA, Child Disability Benefit (opens in a new tab).
Income threshold and reduction rates
The benefit is reduced when adjusted family net income exceeds $82,847. For a family with one eligible child, the reduction is 3.2% of the amount of adjusted family net income above $82,847. For a family with two or more eligible children, the reduction is 5.7% of the amount above that threshold. CRA, Child Disability Benefit (opens in a new tab).
The CRA recalculates the benefit each July using adjusted family net income from the previous tax year. For July 2026 to June 2027, the income year is 2025. CRA, Child Disability Benefit (opens in a new tab).
Eligibility and application
A family already receiving the Canada Child Benefit for a child who qualifies for the disability tax credit receives the Child Disability Benefit automatically. A medical practitioner certifies the disability tax credit on Form T2201 and the CRA approves it. CRA, Child Disability Benefit (opens in a new tab).
Scope of this explanation
This is general information about Canada, not personal tax or financial advice. This page does not assess DTC eligibility, calculate an individual payment or cover provincial or territorial top-up amounts. The government does not endorse this website.