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BC Housing Registry – RGI (PWD Priority): Deeply subsidised in British Columbia - Rentable

BC Housing Registry – RGI (PWD Priority)

Subsidized rental homes for renters with disabilities across BC. Rent is set at about 30% of your income.

Rent-geared-to-income unit
Deeply subsidised
Last checked May 4, 2026

Eligibility

Age

You must be 19 or older.
You must have a Persons with Disabilities (PWD) designation.

Residency and status

You must live in British Columbia.
You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Refugee claimants may be eligible.

Income

Rent is typically about 30 percent of your household income.

Assets

Your savings and assets must be under $100,000.

Other rules

You apply through the BC Housing Registry.
Must be 19 or older.
Must have a BC PWD designation, federal Disability Tax Credit, or CPP-Disability.
Yearly income under your region's Housing Income Limit.
Savings and assets under $100,000.
Apply through the BC Housing Registry.

Income limits

Source: bchousing.org. Last checked May 9, 2026.
Bedroom	Maximum income	Effective from
Studio	$58,000	December 1, 2025
1 bedroom	$58,000	December 1, 2025
2 bedrooms	$72,000

Where this program applies

Available across British Columbia. View British Columbia

How to apply to BC Housing Registry – RGI (PWD Priority)

Check the basic rules in the eligibility section above.
Gather your income and household information: Recent pay stubs and tax documents (T1 General). Documentation of savings and assets.
Apply through the BC Housing Registry.
Varies; accessible/adapted units limited; can be 2-4 years
Confirm current rules with the official source (https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/rental-housing/subsidized-housing).

Next step

Apply through BC Housing

You will leave Rentable. Confirm current rules on the official site before you apply.

Providers

Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI)Metro Vancouver non-profit providing supported and subsidized housing to nearly 200 adults with developmental disabilities across Burnaby.Building operator
Kootenay Society for Community LivingCastlegar non-profit serving people with diverse abilities; operates 11 affordable units in Castlegar.Building operator
We are still confirming this information. Confirm details with the provider before applying.

Local rent context

Sample local rent data for Vancouver CMA.

CMHC source

Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey.
Bedroom	Average rent	As of
Studio	$1,667	October 2025
1 bedroom	$1,807	October 2025
2 bedrooms	$2,364	October 2025
3+ bedrooms	$2,820	October 2025

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Sources and verification

Last checked: May 4, 2026.

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