BC Child Opportunity Benefit

The B.C. Early Childhood Tax Benefit was replaced with a new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit (BCCOB) effective October 1, 2020.

The B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit provides a tax-free monthly payment to families with children under the age of 18.

The maximum B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit is:

• $1,600 for a familys first child
• $1,000 for a second child
• $800 for each subsequent child under the age of 18

If the family net income is more than $25,000 but less than $80,000, the B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit is reduced by 4% of the portion of family net income over $25,000. However, the B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit for a family with family net income between $25,000 and $80,000 is not less than:

• $700 for the first child
• $680 for the second child
• $660 for each subsequent child under the age of 18

For families with a family net income of $80,000 or more, the remaining B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit is reduced by 4% of the portion of family net income over $80,000 until it is reduced to zero.

Families with a low income who have children under the age of 19

Call (800) 387-1193, or use the website.

Phone

(800) 387-1193

Website

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/family-benefits/child-opportunity-benefit