Manitoba Shelter Benefit (MSB) for Families

Financial assistance, of up to $200 per month, is available to eligible families who rent their living accommodation in the private market and who are required to spend a large portion of their income on rent. The benefit is based on household income and rent paid.

Eligibility

In order to be considered for the MSB for Families, more than 25 per cent of household income must be spent on rent and the applicant must:

• have one or more dependents under 18 and get the Canada Child Tax Benefit; and
• be a renter in Manitoba; and
• be a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or refugee claimant; and
• be in a two person family (one parent/guardian with one child) with an annual household income of $19,380 or less; or
• be in a three person family (one parent/guardian with two children or two parents/guardians with one child) with an annual household income of $20,940 or less; or
• be in a four or more person family (one parent/guardian with three or more children or two parents/guardians with two or more children) with an annual household income of $21,780 or less.

If you rent from The Manitoba Housing Authority, or get another type of housing benefit, or get Employment and Income Assistance you cannot get the MSB for Families.

To Download a copy of the MSB for Families brochure click here

To Download an Application for the MSB for Families click here

To Download the Application Checklist for the MSB for Families click here

Contact Information

To speak with someone about the MSB for Families contact:

Provincial Services
Manitoba Family Services and Housing
102 - 114 Garry Street
Winnipeg MB R3C 1G1
Phone: (204) 945-2197
Toll-free: 1-877-587-6224
TTY : (204) 948-3698
Fax: (204) 945-3930
Email: provservic@gov.mb.ca