We encourage people to apply if they meet the following minimum criteria: 

  • Be 19+ years of age
  • Be a current resident of B.C. or be moving to B.C.
  • Not owing more than 2 months in rent
  • Provide proof of a regular source of income that is sufficient to cover monthly living expenses
  • Show that the household is low-to-moderate income (BC housing HILS)
  • Evidence that the financial assistance will stabilize your housing beyond the immediate crisis 
  • Must not have undischarged bankruptcy

For more information on other rental assistance options, please visit BC Housing’s website or call BC 2-1-1.