Application
- Both partners must file a tax return every year, even if one has no income
Child Disability Benefit (CDB)
- Families who are eligible for the CCB for a child will receive the CDB only if the child is also eligible for the disability tax credit
- Must complete and submit T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate including the Medical Practitioner's part after which the CRA will advise if the child is eligible for the disability tax credit and the CDB
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Families with children under 18 years of age
Applicant must be:
- Primarily responsible for the upbringing of the child, and he/she must reside with the child
- A resident of Canada for income tax purposes and a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a protected person as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Child Disability Benefit (CDB)- Families of children under 18 years of age who have a severe and prolonged mental or physical impairment which has been certiifed by a medical practitioner and
- who have had their T2201 Disability Tax Credit Certificate application approved by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and
- who have met the eligibility for the Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
Fees
None
Languages
English ; French
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
