Quebec family allowance
Enter the number of children, your family type and your family income to see the 2026 family allowance paid by Retraite Québec.
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The Quebec family allowance pays up to $3,068 per child under 18 in 2026, and never less than $1,221 per child, whatever the family income. Single-parent families add $1,077 a year (at least $430). The full amount goes to couples whose family income is $60,398 or less and to single parents at $44,032 or less; above those thresholds the allowance slides toward the minimum. Retraite Québec does not publish the rate of that slide, so between the two ends the calculator shows a range rather than inventing a figure. Every child also brings a $127 school supplies supplement, paid once in July. The allowance comes four times a year, on January 5, 2026, April 1, 2026, July 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026, or monthly on request. It is not taxable. The amount you receive is the one on your Retraite Québec notice.
Quebec family allowance 2026
$6,136
per year, maximum amount
| Maximum for your family | $6,136 |
| Guaranteed minimum | $2,442 |
| School supplies supplement | $254 |
| Reduction threshold | $60,398 |
Retraite Québec does not publish its reduction rate: above the threshold we show the range, and its CalculAide tool gives the exact figure.
What the calculator does
It adds $3,068 per child and, for a single parent, $1,077, then compares your family income with the threshold for your family type. Under the threshold the maximum is your allowance. Above it, the result is a range from the guaranteed minimum ($1,221 per child, $430 for a single parent) to the maximum, because the reduction rate is not in the official 2026 parameters. The $127 school supplies supplement is listed apart: it is paid on July 2, 2026.
Typical families
| Family, family income | Maximum | Minimum | School supplies | 2026 allowance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couple, 1 child, $50,000 | $3,068 | $1,221 | $127 | $3,068 |
| Couple, 2 children, $58,000 | $6,136 | $2,442 | $254 | $6,136 |
| Single parent, 1 child, $38,000 | $4,145 | $1,651 | $127 | $4,145 |
| Single parent, 2 children, $52,000 | $7,213 | $2,872 | $254 | between $2,872 and $7,213 |
| Couple, 3 children, $95,000 | $9,204 | $3,663 | $381 | between $3,663 and $9,204 |
Retraite Québec’s own examples bracket the range: a couple at $60,000 or less receives $3,068 per child, a single parent at $44,000 or less $4,145 for one child, and both fall to the minimum at about $107,000.
Limits
To qualify, the child must be under 18 and you must live in Québec and be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, and file a Québec return every year. The tool does not model shared custody or disability supplements. The federal child benefit is paid on top, and low-income households may also receive the solidarity tax credit. Amounts come from Retraite Québec and the Finances Québec 2026 parameters.