Subsidized Housing for Seniors and People with Disabilities
If you live in B.C. and meet eligibility criteria, you may qualify for subsidized housing. Subsidized housing for seniors and people with disabilities is long-term housing for people who permanently reside in British Columbia. Rent is calculated on a rent geared to income basis (30% of household total gross income, subject to minimum rent based on # of people).
Eligible Groups
- Senior
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Defined as a single person age 55 and older, or a couple where at least one person is age 55 or older
- People with disabilities
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Those who can live independently and are in receipt of a recognized disability pension or are considered disabled for income tax purposes.
Residency Requirements
Applicants must permanently reside in British Columbia when applying, and each member of the household must be one of the following:- Canadian citizen
- Individual lawfully admitted into Canada for permanent residence
- Refugee sponsored by the Government of Canada
- Individual who has applied for refugee status
Household Income
The Senior's Rental Housing program has different income limits based on your location in the province.
- Southern BC – $57,000
How Much will I pay
Subsidized housing for seniors and people with disabilities is long-term housing for people who permanently reside in British Columbia. Rental fees are calculated on a rent geared to income basis (30% of household total gross income, subject to minimum rent based on # of people).
- Security Deposit
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Is held by the landlord and will be returned when your tenancy ends, if there has been no damage to the unit. The security deposit is equal to half a months economic rent.
- Pet deposit
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In our pet friendly buildings, pet owners are required to pay a pet deposit equal to half a months economic rent.