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B.C. bumps up rental subsidy programs for seniors, low-income families

  • 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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B.C. bumps up rental subsidy programs for seniors, low-income families – Energeticcity.ca

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. The province says the average family supplement under the Rental Assistance Program will go from $400 to $700 per month while qualifying seniors under the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters, or SAFER, program will receive, on average, another $145 a month for a total of $337. Housi…

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Enhanced rental assistance programs support families, seniors

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.

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Province of BC broke the news in on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
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