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BC Housing Rental Assistance Program
BC RAP
The BC Housing Rental Assistance Program (RAP) provides monthly rent subsidies to low-income working families with children who rent in the private market. The subsidy helps make rent more affordable so families can stay housed while working.
Conseils utiles pour la demande
If your income has dropped, apply even if you earned more in a previous year — eligibility is based on current household income. Families receiving income or disability assistance are generally not eligible, so check the rules if your situation is changing. Reapply promptly each year to avoid a gap in subsidy.
Qui peut être admissible
You may qualify if your total before-tax annual household income is $60,000 or less, you have at least one dependent child, you rent in the private market (not subsidized housing), you are employed (working families), and you meet citizenship and BC residency requirements.
Documents requis
Proof of BC residency, proof of income for all household members, proof of rent (lease or rental agreement), and information about dependent children in the household.
Comment présenter une demande
Apply through BC Housing's RAP page. Existing clients must reapply each year to keep receiving the subsidy.
Erreurs courantes à éviter
A common mistake is not reapplying each year, which stops the subsidy. Another is assuming only unemployed families qualify — this is a program for working families with children. People also miss that the income limit and eligibility expanded, so families who were previously over the limit may now qualify.
Vous préparez une demande?
L'Aide aux demandes vous guide, en langage clair, question par question dans le formulaire de cette prestation.
Demande refusée?
Si votre demande est refusée, le guide des appels explique les délais de dépôt, les niveaux d'escalade et où trouver de l'aide juridique gratuite et des défenseurs des droits.
Accessible Compass est un guide indépendant — nous ne sommes pas un organisme gouvernemental et nous ne traitons pas les demandes ni n'approuvons les prestations. Nous fournissons de l'information générale seulement, et non des conseils juridiques, médicaux ou financiers. Les règles des programmes peuvent changer. Confirmez toujours auprès des sources gouvernementales officielles.
