Which Canada child benefit amounts apply from July 2026 to June 2027?
A Canada Revenue Agency disability-focused overview currently displays Canada child benefit maximums of $7,997 and $6,748. However, dedicated CRA benefit materials identify those figures as the maximums for the previous payment period, from July 2025 to June 2026.
For the current July 2026 to June 2027 payment period, the annual maximums are $8,157 for each eligible child under age 6 and $6,883 for each eligible child aged 6 to 17.
Current and previous CCB maximums
The Canada child benefit, or CCB, is a non-taxable monthly payment for eligible families raising children under 18. The CRA recalculates CCB payments every July using adjusted family net income from the previous year.
The current and prior-period maximums are:
| Child’s age | July 2026 to June 2027 maximum | July 2025 to June 2026 maximum | Annual increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6 | $8,157 per year $679.75 per month |
$7,997 per year | $160 |
| Age 6 to 17 | $6,883 per year $573.58 per month |
$6,748 per year | $135 |
The CRA says the CCB is indexed to inflation. The current amounts are effective payment amounts, not proposed or pending figures.
Why the lower amounts appear on another CRA page
The disability-focused CRA overview currently presents $7,997 for a child under 6 and $6,748 for a child aged 6 to 17 as CCB maximums without identifying the payment period.
A dedicated CRA calculation sheet identifies those exact figures as applying from July 2025 to June 2026. The dedicated current CCB page establishes the higher maximums for July 2026 to June 2027.
The supplied government sources do not explain why the disability overview contains the prior-period figures. They also do not establish whether the discrepancy resulted from an editing issue, delayed maintenance or another cause.
The overview’s October 7, 2026 modification date is not the effective date or announcement date for the current CCB amounts.
Who can receive the maximum?
The figures above are maximums, not guaranteed payments for every eligible family. For July 2026 to June 2027, an eligible family must have 2025 adjusted family net income under $38,237 to receive the maximum.
Actual payments depend on:
- Adjusted family net income
- The number of eligible children
- The children’s ages
- Custody arrangements
Payments decrease as adjusted family net income rises above the applicable threshold.
Basic CCB eligibility conditions
To qualify, an individual must live with a child under 18 and be primarily responsible for that child’s care and upbringing. The individual must also be a resident of Canada for tax purposes.
The individual, or their spouse or common-law partner, must have one of the qualifying citizenship, immigration, protected-person, temporary-resident or Indian Act statuses specified by the CRA.
Special rules can also affect payment amounts or eligibility:
- In shared custody, each eligible parent receives 50% of what they would have received if the child lived with them full time. The calculation uses each parent’s own adjusted family net income.
- A person cannot receive the CCB for a foster child for a month in which children’s special allowances are payable for that child.
- CCB eligibility may continue for six months after a child’s death when the claimant is otherwise eligible.
Practical examples using the current maximums
For an eligible family with 2025 adjusted family net income under $38,237, the listed maximum for one eligible child under 6 is $8,157 per year, or $679.75 per month.
For one eligible child aged 6 to 17, the listed maximum is $6,883 per year, or $573.58 per month. These examples describe the maximums; custody arrangements and other eligibility rules can affect what a family receives.
Do You Need to Do Anything?
No special action is required solely because the disability-focused overview displays different amounts. The supplied sources establish no special application or reporting requirement arising from the webpage discrepancy.
Families should continue to file annual income tax returns because the CRA uses tax-return information to calculate CCB entitlement.
An application for the CCB is required when:
- A child is born
- A child starts living with you
- A new shared-custody arrangement begins
- You or your spouse or common-law partner first meet the eligibility conditions
Bottom Line
The lower CCB figures currently shown on the CRA disability overview belong to the July 2025 to June 2026 payment period. For July 2026 to June 2027, the maximums are $8,157 for each eligible child under 6 and $6,883 for each eligible child aged 6 to 17.
The current maximums represent annual increases of $160 and $135, respectively. Whether a family receives the maximum depends on its 2025 adjusted family net income and other factors, including the number and ages of eligible children and custody arrangements.
Official Government Sources
- CRA overview for persons with disabilities and their caregivers
- CRA: How much Canada child benefit you can receive
- CRA calculation sheet for July 2025 to June 2026 CCB payments
- CRA Canada child benefit guide
- CRA information about children’s special allowances
- Income Tax Act, section 122.61
This article provides general information based on official Canadian government sources. Government programs, amounts, eligibility rules and deadlines can change. Check the official sources linked above for information specific to your situation.