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B.C. touts speed of major housing program to mark one-year anniversary

British Columbia increased subsidies for two programs on April 1, 2025, aiding renters.
High living costs and tariff uncertainties prompted the province to act, officials stated.
The Rental Assistance Program and Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters saw income eligibility limits rise.
The Rental Assistance Program supplement rose to $700, and SAFER provided $337 monthly, on average.
While helpful, the subsidy increase is not tied to rent increases or inflation, noted Dan Levitt.

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British Columbia's government celebrated the first anniversary of one of its cornerstone housing programs at the groundbreaking of a 179-unit rental building in North Vancouver, which it says went from concept to construction in 14 months.

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BC boosts rental assistance programs for low-income seniors & families - Island Social Trends

Friday April 4, 2025 | VICTORIA, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends More people will now benefit from enhancements to the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) and the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program, helping low-income families and seniors afford their rent. Recipients on these programs will have received letters in the […] The post BC boosts rental assistance programs for low-income seniors & families appeared first on Island…

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B.C. bumps up rental subsidy programs for seniors, low-income families - Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada

Recipients of two British Columbia programs aimed at making rent more affordable for seniors and families in need will see a bump in their subsidies starting this month.

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