Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed that families in British Columbia will be able to receive the monthly BC Family Benefit (BCFB) in 2025 help with the intention of providing families in a continually increasing cost of living with consistent relief. The payment is entirely tax-free and benefits families whose children are under the age of 18 and automatically deposits it to the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) deposits at CRA.
The Major Aspects of the BC Family Benefit 2025
– BC Family Benefit is a benefit of $145.83 per month in the first child, 91.67 in the second and 75.00 in the rest of the children.
– It is paid out in monthly installments, the next installment being paid out on October 20, 2025.
– Families who are eligible do not need to do it separately- the CRA automatically provides the provincial benefit to those that qualify based on their 2024 tax filings.
– It will be reflected in the bank accounts as Canada FPT payment label (Federal-Provincial-Territorial payment label).
– Single parents are eligible to an extra supplement so as to subsidize child-care and household expenses.
Updated 2025 Eligibility Rules
In order to be eligible to receive the BC Family Benefit in 2025:
You should be a resident of British Columbia as well as a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident.
You need to have not only submitted your 2024 10-K income tax return but also with zero income.
– You should be the primary care provider of one or more children who are below the age of 18.
– Your adjusted family net income would need to be generally less than 106,000 in order to get the full amount.
– Families with an income of between 106,000-150,000 are also eligible yet they can get a smaller benefit.
CRA determines your monthly benefit automatically based on your adjusted family net income (AFNI) and the dependents.
Payment Overview Table
| Category | Amount (CAD) | Eligibility Range (AFNI) | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Child | $145.83/month | Under $106,000 | October 20, 2025 |
| Second Child | $91.67/month | Reduced for higher incomes | October 20, 2025 |
| Each Additional Child | $75.00/month | Reduced after $106,000 threshold | October 20, 2025 |
The Interaction of This Benefit with Canada Child Benefit (CCB).
The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is automatically increased with the BC Family Benefit to consist of a single monthly payment. This will ensure that families have federal and provincial child benefits deposited in a single deposit. To a majority of the families, the combined CCB and BCFB payments give an average monthly amount of between 700-850 per child, depending on the income and the number of children in the household.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Am I to apply for the separate BC Family benefit of $145.83?
No, the benefit is automatically issued on the basis of tax records. The filing of your 2024 provides eligibility.
Q2: When can I receive the next payment?
This will be paid on October 20, 2025 and the payments will be on the 20th in subsequent months.
Q3: What makes me know whether I am getting a full amount or not?
Those with incomes under 106,000 will be given the maximum amount; greater income will lead to decrease in benefits.
