The Canada Child Benefit has new maximum payment amounts for the benefit period running from July 2026 to June 2027, according to updated information from the Canada Revenue Agency.
Eligible families may receive up to $8,157 a year for each child under six, or up to $6,883 a year for each child aged six to 17.
Those amounts work out to maximum monthly payments of $679.75 and $573.58, respectively.
The published figures are maximums.
The amount a family actually receives depends mainly on the number of eligible children, the ages of those children and the family’s adjusted family net income.
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How much the Canada Child Benefit pays in 2026-27
| Eligible child | Maximum annual amount | Maximum monthly amount |
|---|---|---|
| Under 6 years | $8,157 | $679.75 |
| Age 6 to 17 | $6,883 | $573.58 |
| Eligible for the child disability benefit | Up to $3,480 additional | Up to $290 additional |
The maximum CCB applies when a family’s adjusted family net income is below $38,237.
Once income rises above that level, the benefit is gradually reduced.
The CRA also identifies a second income point at $82,847.
Families above that amount face additional reductions under the CCB calculation rules.
The reduction rate depends on the number of children in the family.
For example, the first reduction range is 7 per cent of income above $38,237 for a family with one eligible child, 13.5 per cent for two children, 19 per cent for three children and 23 per cent for four or more children.
For families with adjusted family net income above $82,847, the CRA applies a fixed reduction plus an additional percentage based on the number of eligible children.
Which tax return the CRA uses
CCB payments for July 2026 through June 2027 are based on adjusted family net income reported for the 2025 tax year.
The CRA recalculates benefit amounts every July.
That means a change in a family’s 2025 income is reflected in payments beginning in July 2026, provided the family remains eligible.
Adjusted family net income generally starts with family net income and includes adjustments for certain amounts, including Universal Child Care Benefit and registered disability savings plan income or repayments where applicable.
Families should ensure that both spouses or common-law partners file their tax returns each year.
The CRA uses the available tax information to determine continued entitlement and calculate the payment amount.
Child disability benefit can be added
The CCB payment may include the child disability benefit for a child who is eligible for the disability tax credit.
For July 2026 to June 2027, the child disability benefit can provide up to $3,480 per eligible child, or $290 per month.
The CRA says it automatically calculates the child disability benefit and adds it to the CCB payment when the eligibility requirements are met.
The amount can also be reduced based on family income.
What families should know about the updated amounts
The CCB is not taxable, and recipients do not report the benefit as income on their tax return.
Families with shared custody may receive a payment based on their custody arrangement, while the amount for each household can still vary according to adjusted family net income.
A child’s age can also change the payment during the benefit year.
When a child turns six, the CRA applies the under-six rate for the month of the birthday and the lower age-six-to-17 rate beginning the following month.
Similarly, CCB payments generally end after the month in which a child turns 18, subject to the program’s eligibility rules.
Families can use the CRA’s child and family benefits calculator to estimate their payment.
The estimate is not a final entitlement decision, because the CRA makes the official calculation using tax and benefit information on file.
The updated amounts apply to the July 2026 to June 2027 payment period and will be reassessed when the next annual benefit cycle begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum Canada Child Benefit for a child under six in 2026-27?
The maximum is $8,157 per year, or $679.75 per month, for the July 2026 to June 2027 benefit period.
What is the maximum CCB for a child aged six to 17?
The maximum is $6,883 per year, or $573.58 per month, before any income-based reduction.
Which income year is used to calculate CCB payments from July 2026 to June 2027?
The CRA uses adjusted family net income from the 2025 tax year.
How much is the child disability benefit in 2026-27?
Eligible families may receive up to $3,480 per year, or $290 per month, for each child eligible for the disability tax credit.
Are Canada Child Benefit payments taxable?
No. CCB payments are not taxable and do not have to be reported as income on a tax return.
Fact-Checked: Key payment amounts, income thresholds, calculation periods and child disability benefit details were checked against the Canada Revenue Agency’s official CCB information. ([canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/canada-child-benefit/how-much.html))
Disclaimer: Actual payments vary according to family income, the number and ages of eligible children, custody arrangements and other CRA eligibility factors.