Subsidized Housing for Seniors and People with Disabilities

If you live in B.C. and meet eligibility criteria, you may qualify for subsidized housing. Subsidized housing for seniors and people with disabilities is long-term housing for people who permanently reside in British Columbia.


Rent is calculated on a rent geared to income basis (30% of household total gross income, subject to minimum rent based on # of people).

Eligibility

Senior

  • Defined as a single person age 55 and older, or a couple where at least one person is age 55 or older

People with disabilities

  • Those who can live independently and are in receipt of a recognized disability pension or are considered disabled for income tax purposes. 

How much will I pay?

Subsidized housing for seniors and people with disabilities is long-term housing for people who permanently reside in British Columbia. Rental fees are calculated on a rent geared to income basis (30% of household total gross income, subject to minimum rent based on # of people).

Security Deposit

Is held by the landlord and will be returned when your tenancy ends, if there has been no damage to the unit. The security deposit is equal to half a months economic rent.

Pet deposit

In our pet friendly buildings, pet owners are required to pay a pet deposit equal to half a months economic rent.

Residency Requirements

Applicants must permanently reside in British Columbia when applying, and each member of the household must be one of the following:

  • Canadian citizen

  • Individual lawfully admitted into Canada for permanent residence

  • Refugee sponsored by the Government of Canada

  • Individual who has applied for refugee status

Household Income

The Senior's Rental Housing program has different income limits based on your location in the province.

  • Southern BC – $57,000

For buildings managed by BC Housing, in order to be eligible your household assets must be less than $100,000. BC Housing’s asset policy has been developed to benefit those in greatest need and to prevent people from having to deplete all of their resources.

Locations

VENETO PLACE - FERNIE

Located in Fernie this complex is a mixed community building with 12 unit designed for seniors (aged 55 and older) and persons with disabilities who are able to live independently.

SASKO MANOR - SPARWOOD

Located in Sparwood this complex is a three story building with 18 units designed for seniors and people with disabilities who are able to live independently.