Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
by Rob Sysak, November 23, 2020- Canadian businesses, non-profit organizations, or charities who have seen a drop in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for a subsidy to cover part of their commercial rent or property expenses, starting on September 27, 2020, until June 2021.
- This subsidy will provide payments directly to qualifying renters and property owners, without requiring the participation of landlords.
- If you are eligible for the base subsidy, you may also be eligible for lockdown support if your business location is significantly affected by a public health order for a week or more.
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- Who can apply: Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
Find out if you are eligible to apply for the subsidy - Periods you can apply for: Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
Claim period dates and which periods you can apply for today - Expenses you can claim: Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
The portion of eligible expenses that your business can claim - Calculate your subsidy amount: Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
Use our calculator to find out how much your rent subsidy may be - How to apply: Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
How to submit an application for the rent subsidy - After you apply: Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
Getting your payment, reapplying for other periods, changing a claim, and our review of claims - Contact us about CERS: Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
How to contact the CRA about the rent subsidy
