These resources can assist people with disabilities in securing accessible housing.
Housing
- Aboriginal Housing Management Association
In addition to affordable and culturally safe housing, AHMA members offer many support services. From homelessness prevention to transition homes, daycare, health and well-being, substance use support, and more.
- Ballenas Housing Society
Along with developing and operating housing, Ballenas (formerly Nanaimo Affordable Housing Society) has played an ongoing active role in BC’s housing sector – consulting, mentoring, participating in public forums, liaising with other community groups around Vancouver Island, and lobbying various levels of government for housing resources.
- BC Housing
BC Housing develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options across the province. We also license residential builders, administer owner builder authorizations and carry out research and education that benefits the residential construction industry, consumers and the affordable housing sector.
- BC Non-Profit Housing Association
The BCNPHA is committed to strengthening BC’s non-profit housing sector through advocacy, education and support. Their role is to strengthen the ability of non-profit housing providers to deliver the full spectrum of affordable housing options to meet the needs of B.C. residents. We do that through.
- BC Society of Transition Houses
The BC Society of Transition Houses is a member-based, provincial umbrella organization that, through leadership, support, and collaboration, enhances the continuum of services and strategies to respond to, prevent and end violence against women, children and youth.
- Catalyst
Catalyst is a BC-based not-for-profit real estate developer, dedicated to building vibrant, affordable, and inspiring rental properties for living and working.
- Co-operative Housing Federation of BC
The Co-operative Housing Federation of BC (CHF BC) is made up of member housing co-ops and associated organizations across British Columbia.
- Family Support Institute of BC
The Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not for profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family-to-family organization with a broad volunteer base. They also hold a biweekly Housing Options series where they feature a variety of guest speakers to discuss housing options, existing housing communities and provide information on starting points.
- New Commons Development
A non-profit real estate development company that builds and preserves affordable housing and community real estate.
- Port Alberni Association for Community Living
PAACL has a long and highly respected reputation in the community for advocacy and service to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Their history reflects the significant contribution of individuals, their families and friends, their employees, and other concerned citizens for 65 years.
- The Right Fit
Metro Vancouver
The Right Fit Project helps connect people who need wheelchair-accessible housing with affordable homes and independent living supports in Metro Vancouver. The program works to make it easier for people to find housing that meets their accessibility needs.
- VRS Communities
This organization offers a variety of programs and housing services to persons with disabilities and their families living in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver area, from independent affordable housing rentals to shared care.
Financial
- BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC Housing)
The BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA) provides financial assistance in the form of a rebate to eligible low- and moderate-income households to complete home adaptations for continued independent living in their home.
- Canadian Housing Benefit
The proposed one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit program would consist of a tax-free payment of $500 to provide direct support to low-income renters—those most exposed to inflation—who are experiencing housing affordability challenges.
- Disability Assistance (Government of BC)
Disability assistance can help you if you need financial or health support. You must be designated as a Person with Disabilities (PWD) to receive this type of assistance.
- Home Adaptations for Independence
The BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA) program provides financial assistance to help eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities in British Columbia to continue to live in the comfort of their home.
- Individualized Funding Resource Centre
The Individualized Funding Resource Centre (IFRC) supports people in British Columbia who use individualized funding programs. IFRC provides clear information and guidance to help people with disabilities manage their funding, build independence, and take part fully in their communities.
- Rental Assistance Program (BC Housing)
The Rental Assistance Program provides eligible low-income working families with monthly assistance to help with their monthly rent payments.
- Subsidized Housing (BC Housing)
Subsidized housing is long-term housing for people who permanently reside in British Columbia. Rental fees are calculated on a rent geared to income basis (30% of household total gross income, subject to minimum rent based on # of people). You may be eligible for subsidized housing if you can live independently and meet the household, residency, income and assets criteria.
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