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Guidelines to apply for B.C.'s rent supplement of $300 to $500 per month

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Renters who are experiencing a loss of income during the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for the Province's new temporary rental supplement.

"This crisis is putting pressure on people across B.C.

We're helping British Columbians get through this by halting evictions so renters will not lose their home.

We're helping them pay rent with the new temporary rental supplement - providing direct relief on the biggest month-to-month expense for most households," said Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

"Together with the other provincial and federal programs, the rental supplement will give people the financial support they need right now."

The program will provide $300 per month for eligible households with no dependents and $500 per month for eligible households with dependents.

Eligible roommates will each be able to apply for the supplement.

The rental supplement is available on a per-household basis to those who meet all of the following criteria:


* receiving or eligible for Employment Insurance, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit or experiencing a 25% reduction in monthly employment income as a result of COVID-19;

* 2019 household income of less than $74,150 for households with no dependents and $113,040 for households with dependents;

* paying more than 30% of current/reduced gross monthly income towards rent; and

* not receiving any other rent subsidy from any level of government, including subsidized housing or rent supplements, such as Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) or the Rental Assistance Program (RAP).

The supplement will be available for April, May and June 2020. Renters who are eligible for the program and have already paid their April rent are still able to receive the rental supplement for this month.

The supplement will be paid directly to landlords on behalf of renters to reduce tenants' rent owing and ensure landlords are getting some rental income right now.

Once an application is completed and processed, funds will be direct deposited within approximately seven days.

BC Housing has redeployed employees and brought on additional staff to make sure applications are processed as quickly as possible.


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