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Alberta is Calling: Moving Bonus │ Government of Alberta

March 15, 2026

Value

$5,000 refundable tax credit

Description

Eligible skilled tradespeople can apply for a $5,000 bonus to help offset the cost of moving to Alberta.

Eligible Applicants

To qualify for the Moving Bonus, you must:

  • be 18 years or older at time of application
  • be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • have moved to Alberta between May 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
  • be a resident of Alberta for at least 12 consecutive months at the time of application
  • be a tax resident of Alberta on December 31, 2024
    • You must have received your 2024 Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
  • be employed or self-employed and working in an eligible occupation
  • meet the requirements below for employed and self-employed applicants
    • An employed applicant must:
      • be working full-time, at the time of application, in at least one eligible occupation
        • Working full-time is defined as either working at least 30 hours a week or at least 130 hours a month.
      • provide proof of employment
    • A self-employed applicant must:
      • be self-employed in an eligible occupation and be able to provide documentation to validate sufficient business activity in Alberta
        • This includes demonstrating at least $2,000 in gross revenue from performing their eligible occupation for the month prior to time of application.

 

Eligible Expenses

The Moving Bonus will give up to 2,000 eligible skilled tradespersons who move to Alberta between May 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, a $5,000 refundable tax credit.

Deadline Date

The Moving Bonus program will stop accepting any new applications on March 15, 2026 at 4 pm (Mountain time).

Contact

Contact Name: Moving Bonus Program

Phone Number: 1-833-838-9500

E-mail Address: movingbonus@gov.ab.ca

Website: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-is-calling-moving-bonus

Industry:

Employment

Location:

Alberta

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