Canadian businesses, non-profit organizations, or charities who have seen a drop in revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for a subsidy to cover part of their commercial rent or property expenses, starting on September 27, 2020, until October 23, 2021.
This subsidy will provide payments directly to qualifying renters and property owners, without requiring the participation of landlords.
If you are eligible for the base subsidy, you may also be eligible for lockdown support if your business location is significantly affected by a public health order for a week or more.
Next deadline
October 7, 2021: Last day to apply for claim period 7
Next period opens
October 1, 2021: First day you can apply for claim period 13
Sections
- Who can apply: Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
Find out if you are eligible to apply for the subsidy - Expenses you can claim: Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
The portion of eligible expenses that your business can claim - Periods you can apply for: Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
Claim period dates and which periods you can apply for today - Calculate your subsidy amount: Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
Use our calculator to find out how much your rent subsidy may be - How to apply: Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
How to submit an application for the rent subsidy - After you apply: Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
Getting your payment, changing a claim, reporting CERS on your tax return, and preparing for our review of claims - Contact us about CERS: Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
How to contact the CRA about the rent subsidy
Source: CRA
