When to expect your payment - One-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit

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Depending on how you have applied and your payment method, it might take longer to process your application and send your payment:

  • Applying through CRA My Account (including access by way of My Service Canada Account) is the fastest way to apply
  • Direct deposit is the fastest way to get payment for this benefit

Average times to receive payment

Before contacting us about your payment, please wait at least 10 business days from the date you applied.

Direct deposit

Average time to receive payment for the one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit with direct deposit
How you applied When to expect your payment (on average)
CRA My Account 5 business days
Online application form 6 business days
Phone 7 business days

Cheque by mail

Average time to receive payment for the one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit with cheque by mail
How you applied When to expect your payment (on average)
CRA My Account 10 business days
Online application form 11 business days
Phone 12 business days


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Date modified:
2023-03-21