Rental subsidy rasied for B.C. seniors
The British Columbia government has recently announced significant increases to its rental subsidy programs aimed at assisting seniors and low-income families. This initiative is designed to alleviate the financial burden of housing costs for these vulnerable populations amid rising living expenses. Under the updated Rental Assistance Program, the average monthly supplement for eligible low-income families […]
B.C. seniors get a little help paying the rent
The British Columbia government is granting a one-time $430 benefit to the roughly 20,000 seniors in its support program for elderly low-income renters. B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says eligible seniors don’t need to apply for the payment, which will be sent out. Kahlon says changes to the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters program, known as SAFER, include increasing […]
