BC Rental Assistance Program
The Rental Assistance Program provides eligible low-income working families with monthly assistance to help with their monthly rent payments.
To qualify, families must have a total before-tax household income of $40,000 or less, were working at some point in the last year, and have at least one dependent child. Existing clients need to reapply each year.
To qualify, families must have a total before-tax household income of $40,000 or less, were working at some point in the last year, and have at least one dependent child. Existing clients need to reapply each year.
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Age
19-99
Eligibility
Some, or all, of your household income is from a job
You have a total before-tax annual household income of $40,000 or less
You have at least one or more dependent children. A dependent child is unmarried, a stepchild, adopted child or legal ward, mainly supported by you.
Dependent children are:
under 19 years of age, or
under 25 years of age and are full-time students at a secondary school, university or vocational institute. Education providers must be a recognized place of study that grants diplomas, certificates or degrees, or
Of any age, because of a mental or physical disability as defined by Canada Revenue Agency.
You have less than $100,000 in assets.
You file an annual income tax return.
More than 30 per cent of your household income goes towards household rent. Or, you pay pad rental for a manufactured home or trailer that you own and occupy.
You lived in British Columbia for the full 12 months before the date of application.
You meet the program residency requirements.
You have a total before-tax annual household income of $40,000 or less
You have at least one or more dependent children. A dependent child is unmarried, a stepchild, adopted child or legal ward, mainly supported by you.
Dependent children are:
under 19 years of age, or
under 25 years of age and are full-time students at a secondary school, university or vocational institute. Education providers must be a recognized place of study that grants diplomas, certificates or degrees, or
Of any age, because of a mental or physical disability as defined by Canada Revenue Agency.
You have less than $100,000 in assets.
You file an annual income tax return.
More than 30 per cent of your household income goes towards household rent. Or, you pay pad rental for a manufactured home or trailer that you own and occupy.
You lived in British Columbia for the full 12 months before the date of application.
You meet the program residency requirements.
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