Is BC willing to pay part of your rent?

Monthly rent help for families with a child, income $60,000 or less, assets under $100,000. Reapply yearly.

Monthly rent help for renters 60 and over with income under $40,000. Minimum $50 a month. Reapply yearly.

Up to $400 a year on your tax return. Full amount under $66,189 family income for 2026. Claim on form BC479.

Interest-free loans for rent, deposits or utilities after a sudden crisis. Owing under $3,500. Repay over 6 to 36 months.

Apply through The Housing Registry for rent geared to income. You can get RAP while you wait.

For priority groups not covered by RAP or SAFER. Offered through BC Housing or partner agencies.

Rent supplements through outreach workers for youth leaving care, women at risk of violence, people leaving hospital or corrections, and Indigenous people.

One month's rent from your landlord. If they do not use the unit as stated for 12 months, you can claim 12 months' rent.

4 to 24 months' rent plus $750 to $1,000 moving help for tenants of 1+ year.

Rent top-ups or a 36 month lump sum, moving help and a unit back at your old rent.

3 months' free rent and relocation help for tenants of 1+ year when a rental building is redeveloped.

Insured refinance up to 90% of value to build up to 4 units, homes under $2 million.

No new applications since March 31, 2025. The federal suite loan was also cancelled.

Ended March 31, 2023. Posts about a new top-up are false, says the CRA.