In 2024, the Child Care Benefit (CCB) will provide $619.75 monthly for eligible children under 6 and $522.91 for those aged 6 to 17. The next payment is scheduled for January 19, 2024.
CCB Payment Dates 2024
The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) Payment Dates for 2024 play a crucial role in supporting families with children under the age of 18. These monthly payments are essential for many beneficiaries. Here are the CCB payment dates 2024:
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| Month | Scheduled Payment Date |
| January | January 19th |
| February | February 20th |
| March | March 20th |
| April | April 19th |
| May | May 17th |
| June | June 20th |
| July | July 19th |
| August | August 20th |
| September | September 20th |
| October | October 18th |
| November | November 20th |
| December | December 13th |
CCB Payment Eligibility
To be eligible for the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), you must meet all of these criteria:
- You must be a resident of Canada for tax purposes.
- You must live with a child under 18 years old.
- You must be the person primarily responsible for the child’s care and upbringing.
- You (or your spouse/common-law partner) must be one of the following:
- Canadian citizen
- Permanent resident
- Protected person
- Temporary resident with a valid permit for at least 18 months (excluding specific permit types)
- Registered or entitled to be registered under the Indian Act
- You cannot receive CCB for a foster child if they receive Children’s Special Allowances (CSA).
- You may be eligible for CCB if you care for a child under a kinship/close relationship program, provided CSA is not payable for the child.
CCB Payment Amount 2024
The CCB payment amount you receive depends on two main factors:
- Child’s Age: There are different rates for children under 6 and children aged 6 to 17.
- Adjusted Family Net Income (AFNI): The payment amount starts to decrease as your income rises above a certain threshold.
Maximum Payment Amounts:
- Children under 6 years old: $7,437 per year ($619.75 per month)
- Children aged 6 to 17 years: $6,275 per year ($522.91 per month)
- These are the maximum amounts. Your actual CCB payment may be lower depending on your family income.
- The CCB payment is recalculated every July based on your previous year’s income.
- The CCB amount is based on a graduated scale. As your Adjusted Family Net Income (AFNI) increases, your CCB payment amount will gradually decrease.
- You can use the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) CCB benefit calculator to estimate your potential payment: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/canada-child-benefit-overview.html
Applying for the CCB Payment in 2024
The process to apply for the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment in 2024:
- Go to the CRA website and sign in to your My Account.
- On the Overview page, find the “Benefits and credits” section in the left-hand navigation menu.
- Locate the “Child information” section within Benefits and credits and click “+ Add.”
- Follow the three-step application process:
- Verify your contact details, marital status, and citizenship.
- Provide accurate information about your child.
- Carefully review all information before submitting the application.
- A screen will confirm your application status and may prompt you to submit any additional documents required.
- It typically takes 8 weeks for the CRA to process your CCB application after they receive it.
Factors Affecting CCB Payment Amount 2024
The CCB payment amount you receive in 2024 is determined by two main factors:
Child’s Age: The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has different rates for children under 6 and children aged 6 to 17.
- Children under 6 years old: The maximum CCB payment for this age group in 2024 is $7,437 per year, which translates to $619.75 per month.
- Children aged 6 to 17 years: The maximum CCB payment for this age group in 2024 is $6,275 per year, which translates to $522.91 per month.
Adjusted Family Net Income (AFNI): This is a key factor as the CCB payment amount is based on a graduated scale. Here’s how your AFNI affects your payment:
- Higher Income, Lower Payment: As your AFNI increases above a certain threshold, the CCB payment amount you receive will gradually decrease.
- Lower Income, Higher Payment: Families with lower incomes will receive closer to the maximum CCB amount for their child’s age group.
- The CCB payment is recalculated every July based on your previous year’s income tax return. This means the payment amount you receive in 2024 is based on your 2023 income.
- The CCB amount is not affected by the number of children in your care.