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Home Accessibility Tax Credit

Home Accessibility Tax Credit is a program run by the Canada Revenue Agency for people 65 or older, people eligible for the Disability Tax Credit, and family or caregivers who claim for them. Checked on the official page on October 5, 2026.

You likely qualify if: Person is 65+ at year end, or DTC eligible; Renovation is lasting and part of the home; It improves access or lowers injury risk.

Free. Never pay anyone to apply.

Call 1-800-959-8281Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026 on the official page

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A non-refundable tax credit for renovations that make a home safer or easier to get around for a senior or a person with a disability. You can claim up to $20,000 of eligible costs per year. Grants you got do not reduce the claim.

Who qualifies

People 65 or older, people eligible for the Disability Tax Credit, and family or caregivers who claim for them.

You likely qualify if:

  • Person is 65+ at year end, or DTC eligible
  • Renovation is lasting and part of the home
  • It improves access or lowers injury risk

How to apply

  1. Apply on their website.
  2. Questions? 1-800-959-8281
  3. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

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Where else they are

Their website is canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/in....

Good to know

  • CostFree
  • Their stepsDo lasting renovations that improve access or lower injury risk. Fill in Federal Worksheet 5000-D1 and claim on line 31285. Keep invoices and proof of payment in case the CRA asks.

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What to bring

  • Invoices, receipts and proof of payment
  • Federal Worksheet 5000-D1

Dates

The official page we read gives no date. Check it before you apply.

Source

Checked on October 5, 2026 on the official page

Run by Canada Revenue Agency.

We read this on their own website on October 5, 2026. Read from: canada.ca/.../get-ready-taxes.html, canada.ca/.../contact-information.html, canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/....

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