Can I claim the Home Accessibility Tax Credit?
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The Home Accessibility Tax Credit is a federal tax credit for permanent work that makes a home safer or easier to get around. You can claim it if you are 65 or older, or approved for the Disability Tax Credit. Many provinces and territories also offer their own credit, grant or loan.
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Will you be 65 or older at the end of the year the work is done?
The work must be for a person who is 65 or older on December 31 of that tax year, or who is eligible for the Disability Tax Credit. If you are checking for a parent, answer for them.
Are you approved for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)?
Which describes the home where the work is done?
Condos and shares in a housing co-op count. The home must be in Canada.
What kind of work is it?
The work must become a permanent part of the home. It must help you get into, move around in or use the home, or lower the risk of harm. Examples: ramps, walk-in tubs, wheel-in showers, grab bars, hand rails, wider doorways, raised toilets, and outlets or lights moved within reach.
Where do you live?
The federal credit is the same everywhere. We ask so we can point you to help from your province or territory too.
Which province or territory?
Likely not eligible
You likely cannot claim this credit yet.
Why
The credit is for work done for a person who is 65 or older at the end of the tax year, or who is eligible for the Disability Tax Credit.
What to do next
- If you have a health problem that limits daily life, check whether you qualify for the Disability Tax Credit. If you are approved, you can claim this credit at any age.
- If the work is for a parent or other relative who is 65 or older, run this check again for them. A family member can sometimes claim the cost.
- Some costs for the same work may count as medical expenses.
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- Do I qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)?
- Can I claim the medical expense tax credit?
- Read our full guide: Home Accessibility Tax Credit
This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.
We cannot tell from your answers
It depends on your Disability Tax Credit decision.
Why
Under 65, you can claim this credit only if you are eligible for the Disability Tax Credit at any time in the year.
What to do next
- Keep every invoice and proof of payment for the work while you wait.
- If you are approved, you can claim the work for that tax year. If you already filed, use Change my return in your CRA account.
- Use our Disability Tax Credit check to see where you stand.
- Call the CRA at 1-800-959-8281 if you have questions.
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More help
- Do I qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)?
- Read our full guide: Home Accessibility Tax Credit
This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.
Likely not eligible
The federal credit is likely not available for a rented home.
Why
The federal credit is for a home owned by you, or by the family member making the claim, that you normally live in.
What to do next
- Some provincial programs help renters. For example, the BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations helps renters and landlords. Our guide lists programs by province.
- If the work counts as a medical expense, you may be able to claim it that way.
- Talk to your landlord. They may be able to apply for a provincial program.
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This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.
We cannot tell from your answers
Check whether your home counts.
Why
The home must be in Canada and normally lived in. It must be owned by you, or by the family member making the claim if you both normally live there and you do not own another home in Canada that you live in. Only one home counts at a time.
What to do next
- Read the section on which homes count in our guide.
- Call the CRA at 1-800-959-8281 and describe your situation.
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This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.
Likely not eligible
This kind of cost likely does not count.
Why
The credit does not cover routine repairs or upkeep, household appliances, TVs and electronics, housekeeping, security monitoring, gardening, outdoor maintenance, interest, work done mainly to raise the home's value, or items that do not become a permanent part of the home.
What to do next
- If you also plan permanent changes for safety or access, such as grab bars or a ramp, those can count. Run this check again for that work.
- Some items that are not built in may count as medical expenses instead.
- Look at provincial programs, which have their own lists. For example, Quebec's credit for people 70 or older covers emergency call devices and bath, shower and toilet aids.
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This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.
We cannot tell from your answers
It depends on what the work does.
Why
Work counts if it becomes a permanent part of the home and helps the person get into, move around in or use the home, or lowers the risk of harm. Materials, fixtures, equipment rentals, plans, permits and professional fees generally count. Your own labour and tools do not.
What to do next
- Compare your project with the examples and the list of things you cannot claim in our guide.
- Call the CRA at 1-800-959-8281 if you are still not sure.
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This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.
Likely eligible
You can likely claim the Home Accessibility Tax Credit.
Why
You can claim up to $20,000 of eligible costs a year. The credit is 14% of your costs for the 2026 tax year (up to $2,800) and 14.5% for 2025 (up to $2,900). It lowers the federal tax you owe; it is not paid out if you owe no tax.
What to do next
- Keep every invoice, with the contractor's name, address and GST/HST number, and proof that you paid. Do not send them with your return.
- Claim it on line 31285 of your federal return, using Federal Worksheet 5000-D1. Most tax software does this for you.
- If the cost also counts as a medical expense, you can claim it under both credits.
- Ontario: the Seniors' Home Safety Tax Credit has ended. If a disability affects your mobility, the March of Dimes Home and Vehicle Modification Program may help: 1-877-369-4867, press 2. Your local service manager may offer Ontario Renovates repair help.
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This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.
Likely eligible
You can likely claim the Home Accessibility Tax Credit.
Why
You can claim up to $20,000 of eligible costs a year. The credit is 14% of your costs for the 2026 tax year (up to $2,800) and 14.5% for 2025 (up to $2,900). It lowers the federal tax you owe; it is not paid out if you owe no tax.
What to do next
- Keep every invoice, with the contractor's name, address and GST/HST number, and proof that you paid. Do not send them with your return.
- Claim it on line 31285 of your federal return, using Federal Worksheet 5000-D1. Most tax software does this for you.
- If the cost also counts as a medical expense, you can claim it under both credits.
- Quebec: if you are 70 or older, the Independent Living Tax Credit for Seniors pays 20% of eligible costs above the first $250, on line 462 of your Quebec return (when we checked in October 2026). The Programme d'adaptation de domicile helps people with a significant and lasting disability.
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This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.
Likely eligible
You can likely claim the Home Accessibility Tax Credit.
Why
You can claim up to $20,000 of eligible costs a year. The credit is 14% of your costs for the 2026 tax year (up to $2,800) and 14.5% for 2025 (up to $2,900). It lowers the federal tax you owe; it is not paid out if you owe no tax.
What to do next
- Keep every invoice, with the contractor's name, address and GST/HST number, and proof that you paid. Do not send them with your return.
- Claim it on line 31285 of your federal return, using Federal Worksheet 5000-D1. Most tax software does this for you.
- If the cost also counts as a medical expense, you can claim it under both credits.
- British Columbia: the Home Renovation Tax Credit for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities pays 10% of up to $10,000 of costs, up to $1,000 a year, and is paid even if you owe no tax (form BC479, when we checked in October 2026). BC Housing's BC RAHA gives rebates to lower-income seniors.
- Alberta: if you are 65 or older, the Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program (SHARP) offers a low-interest home equity loan of up to $40,000, for household income of $75,000 or less (figures when we checked in October 2026). Call 1-877-644-9992.
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This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.
Likely eligible
You can likely claim the Home Accessibility Tax Credit.
Why
You can claim up to $20,000 of eligible costs a year. The credit is 14% of your costs for the 2026 tax year (up to $2,800) and 14.5% for 2025 (up to $2,900). It lowers the federal tax you owe; it is not paid out if you owe no tax.
What to do next
- Keep every invoice, with the contractor's name, address and GST/HST number, and proof that you paid. Do not send them with your return.
- Claim it on line 31285 of your federal return, using Federal Worksheet 5000-D1. Most tax software does this for you.
- If the cost also counts as a medical expense, you can claim it under both credits.
- Saskatchewan: the Home Renovation Tax Credit is back for 2025 and later years, worth up to $525 a year for seniors. For a household member with a disability, the Home Repair Program, Adaptations for Independence, offers a forgivable loan. Call 1-800-667-7567.
- Manitoba: if you are 65 or older with household income of $60,000 or less, the Safe and Healthy Home for Seniors Program offers grants of up to $5,000, or $6,500 in rural and remote areas (figures when we checked in October 2026). Call March of Dimes at 1-866-906-6006.
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This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.
Likely eligible
You can likely claim the Home Accessibility Tax Credit.
Why
You can claim up to $20,000 of eligible costs a year. The credit is 14% of your costs for the 2026 tax year (up to $2,800) and 14.5% for 2025 (up to $2,900). It lowers the federal tax you owe; it is not paid out if you owe no tax.
What to do next
- Keep every invoice, with the contractor's name, address and GST/HST number, and proof that you paid. Do not send them with your return.
- Claim it on line 31285 of your federal return, using Federal Worksheet 5000-D1. Most tax software does this for you.
- If the cost also counts as a medical expense, you can claim it under both credits.
- New Brunswick: if you are 65 or older, the Seniors' Home Renovation Tax Credit pays 10% of up to $10,000 of costs, up to $1,000 a year, with no income limit (form 5004-S12, when we checked in October 2026). Questions: 1-800-669-7070.
- Nova Scotia: the Housing Repair and Accessibility Program helps homeowners who meet income and asset limits.
- Prince Edward Island: if you are 60 or older, Seniors Safe @ Home offers grants of up to $10,000 (when we checked in October 2026). Email [email protected].
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This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.
Likely eligible
You can likely claim the Home Accessibility Tax Credit.
Why
You can claim up to $20,000 of eligible costs a year. The credit is 14% of your costs for the 2026 tax year (up to $2,800) and 14.5% for 2025 (up to $2,900). It lowers the federal tax you owe; it is not paid out if you owe no tax.
What to do next
- Keep every invoice, with the contractor's name, address and GST/HST number, and proof that you paid. Do not send them with your return.
- Claim it on line 31285 of your federal return, using Federal Worksheet 5000-D1. Most tax software does this for you.
- If the cost also counts as a medical expense, you can claim it under both credits.
- Newfoundland and Labrador: for applications from October 1, 2026, the Home Modification Program offers a forgivable loan of up to $15,000 for accessibility work, with an income limit of $51,500 ($65,000 in Labrador). Apply through your NLHC regional office.
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This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.
Likely eligible
You can likely claim the Home Accessibility Tax Credit.
Why
You can claim up to $20,000 of eligible costs a year. The credit is 14% of your costs for the 2026 tax year (up to $2,800) and 14.5% for 2025 (up to $2,900). It lowers the federal tax you owe; it is not paid out if you owe no tax.
What to do next
- Keep every invoice, with the contractor's name, address and GST/HST number, and proof that you paid. Do not send them with your return.
- Claim it on line 31285 of your federal return, using Federal Worksheet 5000-D1. Most tax software does this for you.
- If the cost also counts as a medical expense, you can claim it under both credits.
- Yukon: Yukon Housing Corporation offers an accessibility grant for homeowners with mobility challenges. Call 1-800-661-0408.
- Northwest Territories: Seniors Home Repair offers a forgivable loan for homeowners 60 or older. Applications for 2026 close on October 31, 2026. Contact your Housing NWT district office.
- Nunavut: the Elders Housing Program offers grants for maintenance and repairs. Call 1-844-413-9355.
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This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.
Where these rules come from
- Line 31285 – Home accessibility expenses (Canada Revenue Agency)
- RC4064 Disability-Related Information 2025 (Canada Revenue Agency)
- Tax rates and income brackets for individuals, 2026 (Canada Revenue Agency)
- Home renovation tax credit for seniors and persons with disabilities (Government of British Columbia)
- Independent Living Tax Credit for Seniors (Revenu Québec)
- New Brunswick Seniors' Home Renovation Tax Credit (Government of New Brunswick)