Portable Rent Supplement Program

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The rental subsidies are offered through Canadian Mental Health Association and BC Housing Management Corporation as part of the non-profit rent supplement program. The subsidies are portable within the Kamloops and district rental area.

  • Rental subsidies are provided to assist with monthly rent supplements to private market rental units for individuals/couples with a low gross household income.
  • Subsidies are based on the difference between 30% of client income and the market rent plus an administrative fee.
  • There is a maximum rent (ceiling guide) based on bedroom size for the municipal area.
  • Each private market rental being considered by the program for accepted subsidized clients must be assessed prior to approval of supplemented payments.

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Who Is Eligible?

  • Individuals/couples/families with a low gross household income
  • Individuals, families and seniors with mental, physical or psychiatric disabilities
  • Applicants must meet BC Housing residency requirements, income and asset requirements, and have a satisfactory tenant history.

How to Refer

  • More information can be found online at www.bchousing.org.
  • Contact BC Housing Interior Region office 1-800-834-7149.

Want to discuss this program?

Please contact us at housing@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca for more information on this program.

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