One-Time Top-Up to the Canada Housing Benefit
The Government of Canada has announced a one-time federal payment of $500 that aims to help lower-income renters who are struggling with the cost of rent.
This one-time top-up is separate from the Canada Housing Benefit administered by BC Housing or our partners. You must apply through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
For more information on eligibility and how to apply visit canada.ca/one-time-housing-benefit or call 1-800-282-8079.
The CRA application portal will be open from December 12, 2022, to March 31, 2023.
Rental Assistance Programs
Rental Assistance Program (RAP)
The Rental Assistance Program provides eligible low-income working families with monthly assistance with their rent.
Shelter Aid For Elderly Renters (SAFER)
The Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters provides eligible seniors with monthly assistance with their rent payments.
Existing RAP/SAFER client?
Clients must reapply annually. Before your subsidy ends, we will send you a reapplication form.
Existing Rent Supplement client?
Clients must submit an income and assets review annually. Prior to your annual review, we will send you a document package.
Canada-BC Housing Benefit (CBCHB)
The Housing Benefit assists vulnerable low-income households paying their rent in the private market.
Program Upload Form (PUF)
Upload digital documents online to Applicant Services with the Program Upload Form.