The Canada-Manitoba Housing Benefit (CMHB), which relies almost exclusively on federal funding under the National Housing Strategy, is fully subscribed. Due to the exhaustion of federal funds, application intake is now closed.
All provincial rent supplements, including provincial Rent Assist, remain unaffected and continue to support new applicants.
CMHB applications received that have not been approved before March 3, 2025 (end of business day) will not be processed.
Manitobans who are currently receiving the CMHB or are renewing their applications will continue to receive the benefit and will not be affected. The Survivors of Gender-Based Violence Stream will also continue as it is funded under a separate federal agreement.
For more information please see CMHB announcement