BC Rent Bank Releases 2025/26 Impact Report

BC Rent Bank’s 2025/26 Impact Report shows how short-term financial help can keep people securely housed during moments that might otherwise lead to losing their home. This year’s impact data and renter stories highlight rising demand for rent bank services, the challenges people are experiencing in today’s economic climate, and how often a small loan or grant is enough to prevent an eviction.

Take a look at the last 12 months of the program by exploring our 2025/26 Impact Report.

2025/26 Causes for Celebration:

• Distributed more than $3.5 million to keep 4,044 people housed and connected to essential utilities.
• Connected 4,395 households to critical supports beyond financial assistance.
• Expanded emergency utility relief through a partnership with BC Hydro.
• Launched the Credit Empowerment Program with Binta Financial.
• Strengthened our provincial network through staff wellness and anti-racism training with SETSI.

BC Rent Bank’s progress this year reflects the hard work and commitment of local rent bank teams and our partners and supporters across B.C. throughout 2025/26. Together, they helped expand the program’s impact, strengthen communities, and ensure more renters could access timely support when it mattered most.

What’s Ahead for BC Rent Bank in 2026/27:

• Sustaining a reliable and diversified funding base.
• Expanding partnerships that deepen impact and reach more families in need.
• Strengthening our provincial network to deliver consistent, high-quality support that keeps more people safely housed.

Want to learn more about BC Rent Bank and the impacts we’ve had across B.C.? Read our full 2025/26 Impact Report.