Housing
How to rent a house
First way, You need a real estate agent to find a home with all the amenities. A real estate agent will show you houses, and if you like the house. He approve you to rent that house.
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second way, you can use your phone. Go to Facebook marketplace, search The house you need with your desired specifications. Then contact the owner of house.
There is some application which you can search your desired specifications and Contac the owner of house. like HouseSigma Canada Real Estate, Kijiji......
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Requirements/eligibility
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Some or all of your annual household income must come from employment.
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You have a gross annual household income of $35,000 or less (Maximum income increases to $40,000 effective September 2018).
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You have at least one or more dependent children. Who is considered a dependent child? An unmarried child, stepchild, adopted child or legal ward, mainly supported by the applicant, who is:
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Under 19 years of age; or
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Under 25 years of age and registered in full-time school, university or vocational institute which provides a recognized diploma, certificate, or degree; or
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Of any age who, because of mental or physical infirmity, is accepted as a dependent for income tax purposes.
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You have less than $100,000 in assets.
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You file an annual income tax return.
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You pay more than 30 per cent of your household income towards rent for your home, or pay pad rental for a manufactured home (trailer) that you own and occupy.
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You have lived in British Columbia for the full 12 months immediately preceding the date of application.
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You meet the residency requirements for the program.
Please note: In The Housing Registry, some providers may have different criteria about what constitutes a dependent child.
You may not be eligible if
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You or your family receive income assistance under the B.C. Employment and Assistance Act or the Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act (excluding Medical Services only).
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Your annual gross household income is over $35,000 (Maximum income increases to $40,000 effective September 2018).
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You have more than $100,000 in assets.
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You live in subsidized housing.
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You live in co-operative housing and are a shareholder.
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You or a member of your family do not meet the residency requirements or came to Canada under a private sponsorship agreement that is still in force.
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You share a kitchen and/or bathroom with the homeowner/landlord.
How to apply
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Online: Download the Rental Assistance Program – Application Form
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By mail: If you do not have a printer, you can request a paper copy of the application form be sent to you by mail by completing an online request or by calling call 604-433-2218 or 1-800-257-7756
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In person: Pick up a copy of the Rental Assistance Program application form at any BC Housing office
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You can submit your application in the following ways:
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Scan and Upload: using our Program Upload Form
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In person: Bring your application package to a BC Housing office
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By mail: Rental Assistance Program, BC Housing, 101-4555 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4V8