British Columbia Child Benefit Payment Dates 2023

British Columbia Child Benefits are paid alongside the Canada Child Benefit every month to eligible families with children under 18 years of age.

This benefit is one of the other BC benefits designed to help parents offset the costs of raising children.

In this article, I cover the BC Child Opportunity Benefit (BCCOB) payment dates for 2023, BCCOB amounts, eligibility, and how to apply.

BC Child Benefit Dates in 2023

The BC Child Opportunity benefit payment dates in 2023 are on the same dates as the Canada Child Benefit (CCB).

It is usually deposited on the 20^th of the month. If this day is on the weekend, payments are sent earlier on the last business day before the 20^th of the month.

BC Child Benefit Month	BC Child Benefit Dates 2023
January	January 20, 2023
February	February 20, 2023
March	March 20, 2023
April	April 20, 2023
May	May 19, 2023
June	June 20, 2023
July	July 20, 2023
August	August 18, 2023
September	September 20, 2023
October	October 20, 2023
November	November 20, 2023
December	December 13, 2023

BCCOB is paid via direct deposit to your bank account. If you haven’t set up direct payments, your cheque is sent by mail.

What is the B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit?

The BC Child Opportunity Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment to eligible families with minor children.

This program is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on behalf of the province.

If you already qualify for the CCB, your eligibility for the BCCOB is automatically assessed when you file your tax return.

The BC Child Opportunity Benefit was previously known as B.C. Early Childhood Tax Benefit or BCECTB.

Some other benefits for children and families in B.C. include:

• Disability assistance
• Income assistance
• Climate Action Tax Credit
• Families with Children Program
• BC Sales Tax Credit
• Child Care BC

What is the BC Child Benefit Amount in 2023?

Eligible families with an adjusted family net income equal to or less than $25,806 receive a maximum of:

• $1,600/year for the first child ($133.33/month)
• $1,000/year for a second child ($83.33/month)
• $800/year for each additional child ($66.67/month)

For incomes between $25,806 and $82,578, the BCCOB is reduced by 4% of the portion over $25,806 until the payment is equal to:

• $700/year for the first child ($58.33/month)
• $680/year for the second child ($56.67/month)
• $660/year for each additional child ($55/month)

For incomes exceeding $82,578, your total benefit is reduced by 4% of the amount over $82,578 until it reaches $0.

BC Child Benefit payments are added to your monthly CCB entitlement.

These amounts are being paid out for July 2022 to June 2023 payment period.

You can estimate your BC Child Benefit amount using the CRA’s Child and Benefit Calculator.

Who is Eligible for BC Child Benefits?

To qualify for the BCCOB, you must meet the minimum requirements of the CCB, which include having children under 18 years of age and being resident in Canada for tax purposes.

You must also meet the income threshold and file your income tax and benefit return for the previous year.

How To Apply For The BC Child Benefit

Thankfully, registration for the BC Child Opportunity Benefit is automatic if you are already registered for the Canada Child Benefit.

If you haven’t registered your child for the CCB, you need to do so fast.

Note that if you have a spouse or common-law partner, both of you are required to file your tax returns in order for the CRA to determine your monthly BCCOB benefit.

Will BC Child Benefit Increase in 2023?

While the adjusted family net income used to determine eligibility for the BC Child Benefit is increased every July to reflect inflation, the benefit amounts haven’t increased since 2020.

For a potential increase to the BCCOB in 2023, we will have to wait until July 2023 when the next benefit period begins for both the CCB and BCCOB.

Is The BC Child Benefit Taxable?

The B.C. Child Benefit is a tax-free payment and is not included in your taxable income.

That said, you must file your tax return even if you don’t have the income to report for the year.

This is important as the CRA uses your tax filing to determine which benefits you qualify for, including the likes of CCB, BCCOB, and GST/HST Payments.

Canada Child Benefit Payments

CCB payments for 2023 are also made on these dates:

CCB Month	CCB Dates 2023
January	January 20, 2023
February	February 20, 2023
March	March 20, 2023
April	April 20, 2023
May	May 19, 2023
June	June 20, 2023
July	July 20, 2023
August	August 18, 2023
September	September 20, 2023
October	October 20, 2023
November	November 20, 2023
December	December 13, 2023

The maximum CCB in 2023 is:

• $6,997/year for a child under 6 years of age or $580.08 per month
• $5,903/year for a child between 6 and 17 years old or $491.91 per month

BC Child Benefit FAQs

Related:

• Ontario Child Benefit Dates
• Canada CRA Payment Dates
• Nova Scotia Assistance Dates
• CPP Payment Dates