The BC Family Benefit (BCFB) is a tax-free British Columbia payment for families with children under 18. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) runs it for the province and pays it together with the federal Canada Child Benefit (CCB) in one monthly deposit. Unlike the CCB, it pays the same for every age; the amount depends on how many children you have and on your family income. This page covers the July 2026 to June 2027 amounts, how income reduces them and who qualifies. Other provinces’ programs are in the benefits guide.
BC Family Benefit amounts (July 2026 to June 2027)
| Child | Maximum a year | Maximum a month | Guaranteed minimum a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | $1,750 | $145.83 | $775 |
| Second | $1,100 | $91.66 | $750 |
| Each additional | $900 | $75.00 | $725 |
Source: CRA, Province of British Columbia programs and the Government of B.C.
| Children | Maximum a year | Guaranteed minimum a year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,750 | $775 |
| 2 | $2,850 | $1,525 |
| 3 | $3,750 | $2,250 |
| 4 | $4,650 | $2,975 |
How income reduces the BC Family Benefit
The benefit is based on adjusted family net income, your net income plus your spouse’s or partner’s, from last year’s returns. It’s reduced in two steps:
- Between $30,176 and $96,562, by 4% of income above $30,176, but never below the guaranteed minimum for your children.
- From $96,562, what’s left is reduced by 4% of income above that amount, down to $0.
| Adjusted family net income | 1 child | 2 children | 3 children |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,750 | $2,850 | $3,750 |
| $45,000 | $1,157 | $2,257 | $3,157 |
| $60,000 | $775 | $1,657 | $2,557 |
| $100,000 | $637 | $1,387 | $2,112 |
| $120,000 | $0 | $587 | $1,312 |
| Reaches $0 at about | $115,937 | $134,687 | $152,812 |
Annual estimates for July 2026 to June 2027. CRA’s child and family benefits calculator gives your exact amount with the CCB.
When it’s paid
CRA combines the BCFB with the CCB into a single monthly payment, so it arrives on the CCB payment dates. Each July the amount is recalculated from the previous year’s returns, along with the CCB.
Who qualifies
You qualify for the BCFB if you:
- are eligible for the Canada Child Benefit for a child under 18
- are a resident of British Columbia
- and your spouse or common-law partner file a tax return every year
There’s no separate application: applying for the CCB covers it (how to apply). If you move to B.C., update your address with CRA so it applies B.C.’s program. If you get the CCB but not the BCFB, check that CRA has a B.C. address for you.
Related B.C. programs
- B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant: a one-time $1,200 grant paid into a B.C. child’s RESP, applied for between the child’s 6th birthday and the day before they turn 9; see the RESP guide.
- Child Disability Benefit: the federal top-up for a child eligible for the Disability Tax Credit, paid with the CCB and BCFB; see CDB amounts.
- B.C. climate action tax credit: ended in April 2025; see its final amounts.
Related pages
Sources
The figures and rules on this page come from these sources, last checked against them on September 24, 2026. How we check facts.
- Canada Revenue Agency: Canada Child Benefit
- Canada Revenue Agency: BC family benefit (CRA-administered provincial program)
- Government of British Columbia: Family benefit
- Government of British Columbia: British Columbia Training & Education Savings Grant Information
- Government of British Columbia: Climate action tax credit