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Shelter Aid For Elderly Renters (SAFER) - Rental Supplement

Financial, Housing / Shelter, and Seniors Services

Provided by BC Housing

Provides a monthly rent supplement to eligible BC seniors age 60 or over with low to moderate incomes.

To be eligible you must all of the following conditions:

Be aged 60 or older.
Have lived in British Columbia for the full 12 months immediately preceding your application
You and your spouse (with whom you are living) meet the citizenship requirements
You pay more than 30% of your gross (before tax) monthly household income towards the rent for your home, including the cost of pad rental for a manufactured home (trailer) that you own and occupy

You can submit your application by fax, mail or in-person. The application form is available online. Once your application has been processed, a notification will be sent by mail. If you are applying by mail, please address your letter to "Shelter Aid For Elderly Renters Program" on the front of the envelope.

604-433-2218

Toll Free: 1-800-257-7756

Website: https://www.bchousing.org/housing...

BC Housing - #101, 4555 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H 4V8

Office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday to Friday.

Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

Self-referral

Brochures and Info

The Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) Program Brochure

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