Shelter Aid For Elderly Renters (SAFER)

Available across British Columbia. View British Columbia

1. Check the basic rules in the eligibility section above.
2. Gather your income and household information: Recent pay stubs and tax documents (T1 General).
3. Apply through the program operator.
4. 2-6 weeks for processing
5. Confirm current rules with the official source (https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/rental-assistance-programs/SAFER).

Apply through BC Housing

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Sample local rent data for Vancouver CMA.

CMHC source

• Rental Assistance Program (RAP)Monthly help paying rent for working-age families in BC with children at home and low to moderate income.Also deeply subsidised
• BC Rent Supplement / CBCHBRent help for low-income renters in BC delivered through local non-profit partners. There is no direct online application.Also deeply subsidised
• BC Housing Registry – RGI (General/Family)Subsidized rental homes across BC where rent is set at about 30% of your income. Apply once through the BC Housing Registry.Also deeply subsidised
• BC Housing Registry – RGI (Senior 55+)Subsidized rental homes for renters aged 55 and over across BC. Rent is set at about 30% of your income.Also deeply subsidised

• bchousing.org (https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/rental-assistance-programs/SAFER)->
• cmhc-schl.gc.ca (https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/professionals/housing-markets-data-and-research/housing-data/data-tables/rental-market/rental-market-report-data-tables)->

Last checked: May 4, 2026.

Rentable summarizes public program information to help you explore options. Rules can change. Confirm eligibility and application steps with the official source before you apply.