https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/rental-assistance/RAP
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Am I eligible?
You will not be eligible for the Rental Assistance Program if:
You or your family receive income assistance under the B.C. Employment and Assistance Act or the Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act (excluding Medical Services only).
Your annual gross household income is over $35,000 (Maximum income increases to $40,000 effective September 2018).
You have more than $100,000 in assets.
You live in subsidized housing.
You live in co-operative housing and are a shareholder.
You or a member of your family do not meet the residency requirements or came to Canada under a private sponsorship agreement that is still in force.
You share a kitchen and/or bathroom with the homeowner/landlord.
You may be eligible for the Rental Assistance Program if you meet all of the following criteria:
Some or all of your annual household income must come from employment.
You have a gross annual household income of $35,000 or less (Maximum income increases to $40,000 effective September 2018).
You have at least one or more dependent children. Who is considered a dependent child? An unmarried child, stepchild, adopted child or legal ward, mainly supported by the applicant, who is:
Under 19 years of age; or
Under 25 years of age and registered in full-time school, university or vocational institute which provides a recognized diploma, certificate, or degree; or
Of any age who, because of mental or physical infirmity, is accepted as a dependent for income tax purposes.
Please note: In The Housing Registry, some providers may have different criteria about what constitutes a dependent child.
You have less than $100,000 in assets.
You file an annual income tax return.
You pay more than 30 per cent of your household income towards rent for your home, or pay pad rental for a manufactured home (trailer) that you own and occupy.
You have lived in British Columbia for the full 12 months immediately preceding the date of application.
You meet the residency requirements for the program.
Once you have confirmed your eligibility, the next step is to complete an application form .
Note: Income assistance already includes a subsidy portion for housing and you cannot receive a housing subsidy from two sources. If your income assistance has ended and you are receiving Medical Services only, you may be eligible for the Rental Assistance Program with documentation.
See our Glossary for definitions.
Complete an application form
There are three ways to obtain an application form for the Rental Assistance Program:
Online: Download the Rental Assistance Program - Application Form
By mail: If you do not have a printer, you can request a paper copy of the application form be sent to you by mail by completing an online request or by calling call 604-433-2218 or 1-800-257-7756
In person: Pick up a copy of the Rental Assistance Program application form at any BC Housing office
Please see the Frequently asked questions section for further information.
Next step: Once you have completed an application form, the next step is to attach your supporting documents.
Attach supporting documents
When applying for the Rental Assistance Program, the following sections of the application form will require support documents.
You must send us copies of documents to support your eligibility and verify the information you provide in your application. Provide photocopies, not originals, of the documents.
Note: For more information on required documentation, click here to download a Rental Assistance Program Application Checklist . All information collected is for the purpose of determining eligibility and is kept strictly confidential.
Section B: Bank Information
Section C: Household information (proof of status in Canada for all family members)
Section E: Proof of rent
Section F: Proof of Assets (including bank statements)
Section G: Proof of income
Additional Income documents
Submit your application
You can submit your application in the following ways:
Scan and Upload: using our Program Upload Form
In person: Bring your application package to a BC Housing office
By mail: Rental Assistance Program, BC Housing, 101-4555 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4V8
By fax: 604-439-4729
Please do not include any original documents, only photocopies.
Once your application has been processed, notification will be sent by mail.
Next step: Once you have sent in your application form and supporting documents, the next step is to notify us of any changes.
After you apply - notify us of any changes
Please remember to inform BC Housing immediately if:
you move from the address provided on your application,
your rent increases,
your marital status changes,
the number of people in your household changes, or
if you are sharing your accommodation with other people.
By providing this information promptly, we can adjust your assistance accordingly to avoid any possible overpayment.
Reapply
Approximately three and a half months before your subsidy ends, we'll mail you a reapplication form. If you choose to reapply, use the form to update your personal, household and rent information. You’ll also need to provide updated proof of monthly rent payments and proof of income.
To contact us call (604) 433-2218 or 1-800-257-7756 outside the Lower Mainland.
Payment dates
Assistance is paid by direct deposit on the last business day of each month.
Frequently asked questions
General Questions
Applicant Questions
Eligibility Questions
Program & Payment Questions
Related Sites
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - My Account
Residential Tenancy Agreement
Notice of Rent Increase
Service Canada
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Application for Replacement of Immigration Document (IMM 5545)
Featured Downloads
Rental Assistance Program - Application Form438.04 KB
Rental Assistance Program - Brochure463.21 KB
Rental Assistance Program Application Checklist156.33 KB
Income Verification Request Form214.36 KB
Rental Assistance Program - Direct Deposit Form131.70 KB
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