Province of Newfoundland and Labrador
The Canada Revenue Agency administers the following programs on behalf of Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Programs related to the Canada child benefit (CCB):
- Programs related to the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit:
- Newfoundland and Labrador disability benefit
Newfoundland and Labrador child benefit
This benefit is a tax-free amount paid monthly to help low-income families with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age. This amount is combined with the CCB into a single monthly payment.
For July 2025 to June 2026, you may be entitled to:
- $155.66 per month for the first child;
- $165 per month for the second child;
- $177.25 per month for the third child; and
- $190.41 per month for each additional child.
If your adjusted family net income is more than $17,397, you may get part of the benefit.
This program is fully funded by the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial government.
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Early childhood nutrition supplement
The Early childhood nutrition supplement (ECNS) is an additional benefit paid to qualifying families to help with the cost of food in the early years of life. It is combined with the Newfoundland and Labrador child benefit and CCB into a single monthly payment.
Under the ECNS, you may be entitled to a benefit of $150 per month for each child under five years of age depending on your adjusted family net income.
The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador administers a pre-natal portion of the program. To enquire about the pre-natal portion, contact the provincial Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development at 1-800-508-4788 or visit https://www.gov.nl.ca/cssd/income-support/nutritionsupplement.
This program is fully funded by the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial government.
Newfoundland and Labrador income supplement
The Newfoundland and Labrador income supplement is a tax-free payment made to low-income individuals and families and persons with disabilities who may be impacted by additional provincial tax measures. The amount is calculated based on your family situation and your adjusted family net income.
The maximum annual payment amount is:
- $520 if you are a single individual
- $589 if you have a spouse or common-law partner
- plus
- $231 per child under 19 years of age
The amount is combined with the quarterly federal GST/HST credit payments.
This program is fully funded by the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial government.
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Newfoundland and Labrador disability amount
The Newfoundland Labrador disability amount (NLDA) is an additional amount paid with the Newfoundland and Labrador income supplement (NLIS) and is designed to help low and modest income persons with disabilities.
To be eligible for the NLDA for a quarter an individual must be:
- eligible for the federal GST/HST credit and the NLIS
- eligible for the Disability tax credit (DTC)
The maximum annual payment amount is:
- $231 if you are eligible for the disability tax credit
- plus
- $231 if your spouse or common-law partner is eligible for the disability tax credit
This program is fully funded by the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial government.
Newfoundland and Labrador seniors’ benefit
This program provides a tax-free annual amount of $1,551 if you are either:
- a single senior (you were at least 64 years old on December 31, 2024)
- a married or common-law couple that includes at least one senior whose adjusted family net income is $30,078 or less
Seniors will get part of this payment if their adjusted family net income is between $30,078 and $43,380.
The payment is combined with the quarterly payments of the federal GST/HST credit.
This program is fully funded by the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial government.
The Newfoundland Labrador disability benefit (NLDB) is a program designed to provide additional financial support for low-income persons with disabilities.
The benefit is fully funded by the provincial government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Canada Revenue Agency administers the program and issues the payments on behalf of the government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Who is eligible
You may be eligible for this benefit if:
- You are a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador on the first day of the payment month
- You are at least 18 years old and less than 65 years old
- You have a valid Disability tax credit (DTC) certificate
- Your adjusted family net income is less than:
- $42,404 for an individual who qualifies for the DTC
- $55,404 for couples if both spouses or common-law partners qualify for the DTC
If you are at least 18 years old, and you meet all other eligibility criteria, you will receive the benefit even if you live with family.
If you and your spouse or common-law partner both qualify for the DTC, and you meet all other eligibility criteria, you will both receive the benefit.
How much you may receive
The amount you may receive depends on your adjusted family net income (AFNI).
| Who qualifies | Adjusted family net income (AFNI) | Full or partial monthly payment? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Less than $29,402 | Full $400 |
| Individual | Between $29,402 and $42,404 | Partial depending on AFNI |
| Who qualifies | Adjusted family net income (AFNI) | Full or partial monthly payment? |
|---|---|---|
| Either one or both spouses | Less than $29,402 | Full $400 |
| One spouse | Between $29,402 and $42,404 | Partial based on AFNI |
| Both spouses | Between $29,402 and $55,404 | Partial based on AFNI |
When to expect your payments
NLDB payments are normally issued on the 25th of each month.
If the 25th of the month falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the payment is issued on the last working day before the 25th of that month.
If you have recently moved to Newfoundland and Labrador, you will begin receiving payments on the next available payment date.
For example, if you moved on February 15, 2026, you are not entitled to the February 2026 amount. You will begin receiving payments on March 25, 2026.
Why your payments may stop
Your NLDB payments may have stopped because:
- You didn’t file your tax return or filed late
- You didn't respond to a letter from the Canada Revenue Agency about your situation
- You no longer qualify for the disability tax credit (DTC) (i.e. your DTC certificate expired)
- You are no longer a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador
- You no longer meet the age criteria (i.e. you turned 65 years of age)
- Your income is now too high
How to receive your payments
You do not need to apply for this benefit.
The CRA will use the information we have on file to determine your eligibility.
However, you must:
- File your income tax and benefit return every year
- Have a valid DTC certificate
Learn more: Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
Once you have filed your return for the year and have received your DTC certificate, you should receive your first NLDB payment on the next available payment date.
Contact the CRA if you have questions
If you have additional questions about the NLDB, contact the Canada Revenue Agency by calling the Benefit Enquiries line at 1-800-387-1193.