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BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations
BC RAHA
The BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA) provides up to $17,500 in rebates toward home adaptations that directly address a person's permanent disability or loss of ability. It helps homeowners and renters make changes such as ramps, grab bars, widened doorways, and accessible bathrooms so they can stay safely in their home. BC RAHA replaced the former Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program.
Conseils utiles pour la demande
Get pre-approval before any work begins. Focus adaptations on those that directly address the permanent disability or loss of ability to meet the program's criteria. If you are a renter, talk to your landlord early since their agreement is required. Keep all receipts and invoices for the approved work.
Qui peut être admissible
You may qualify if you are a BC homeowner or renter, you or someone in your household has a permanent disability or loss of physical ability, your household income and assets are below the program limits, and the planned adaptations directly address that disability or loss of ability.
Documents requis
Documentation of a permanent disability or loss of physical ability (from a health professional), household income information, and details and quotes for the planned adaptations. Renters need the property owner's agreement.
Comment présenter une demande
Apply through BC Housing's BC RAHA page. Pre-approval is required before you start work, so submit your application and supporting documents first.
Erreurs courantes à éviter
A common mistake is starting renovations before approval, which can make the work ineligible. Another is not realizing renters can apply (with the property owner's agreement). People also confuse BC RAHA with the older HAFI program — applications now go through BC RAHA.
Vous préparez une demande?
L'Aide aux demandes vous guide, en langage clair, question par question dans le formulaire de cette prestation.
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BC Home Renovation Tax Credit for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
A refundable provincial tax credit for qualifying home renovations that improve accessibility or help a senior or a person with a disability live at home.
Voir les détailsBC Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters
The Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program provides monthly cash payments to help low-income BC seniors (60+) pay rent in the private market. The subsidy is calculated based on your rent and income, helping seniors on fixed incomes keep up with rising rents.
Voir les détailsBC Housing Rental Assistance Program
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.
Voir les détailsDemande 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.
Ressources dans cette région
Communication Assistance for Youth and Adults (CAYA)
Provides augmentative and alternative communication assessment, equipment and support for eligible adults with communication disabilities.
Voir les détailsCerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia
Offers programs, equipment subsidies, camp funding, recreation and support for people with cerebral palsy.
Voir les détailsSpinal Cord Injury BC
Provides peer support, information, advocacy and community resources for people with spinal cord injuries and related physical disabilities.
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