Description
Provides monthly rent subsidies to low-income working families renting in the private market.
Benefit Amount
Varies based on income, family size, and rent.
Eligibility Criteria
- You have a total before-tax annual household income of $60,000 or less ($40,000 before April 2025).
- You have at least one dependent child. 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.
- You do not receive income or disability assistance through the B.C. Employment and Assistance Act or the Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act (excluding Medical Services only).
- More than 30% 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 have lived in BC for 12 months.
- You meet the program residency requirements.
Application Process
- Get the Application Form
You can obtain the RAP application form in three ways:- Online: Download from the BC Housing website.
- By Mail: Call 604-433-2218 or 1-800-257-7756 to request a paper copy.
- In Person: Visit a BC Housing office during business hours.
- Gather and Attach Supporting Documents
Refer to the RAP Application Checklist and include:- Section B: Bank Information
- Required for direct deposit.
- Submit a completed Direct Deposit Form with either:
- A VOID personalized cheque, or
- A bank-stamped letter with your account info.
- Section C: Household Information
- Proof of Canadian status for all household members:
- Birth certificate, PR card, IMM documents, or refugee documents.
- Proof of Canadian status for all household members:
- Section E: Proof of Rent
- Provide one of the following:
- Rent receipt (last 3 months)
- Rental contract or tenancy agreement
- Notice of rent increase
- Cashed rent cheque (bank-stamped if a copy)
- Provide one of the following:
- Section F: Proof of Assets
- Include:
- Bank statements (30-day period)
- Letters from financial institutions
- Property assessment or land title (if applicable)
- Include:
- Section G: Proof of Income
- Two options:
- CRA Consent Form (RAP Income Verification Request), or
- Copies of your T1 Tax Return and Notice of Assessment
- Additional income documents (e.g., pensions, self-employment income) may be required.
- Two options:
- Section B: Bank Information
- Submit Your Application
- Choose one of the following methods:
- Online: Upload via Program Upload Form
- In Person: Drop off at a BC Housing office.
- By Mail:
Rental Assistance Program
BC Housing
101-4555 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4V8
Note: Submit photocopies only, not original documents.
- Choose one of the following methods:
Appeal Process
Contact BC Housing.