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 the housing supplement by $110 a month on average, and expanding eligibility for benefits to seniors with annual incomes of up to $37,240, compared to the previous $33,000 limit.
Other changes will include the possible annual review and amendment of rent ceilings, which are used to determine how much rental assistance a senior receives.
