BC Housing Rent Supplement Application
Rent Supplement Information
Please note: CMHA Kelowna’s Rent Supplement program is currently on hold and not able to accept applications at this time. Please review the list below for community organizations also providing rent supplements.
- THE RENT SUPPLEMENTS ARE FUNDED BY BC HOUSING AND ARE PROVIDED AS A FLEXIBLE, TIMELY OPTION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS (OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS) WHO DO NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT FUNDS TO EITHER FIND OR MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE HOUSING.
- THE RENT SUPPLEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE A TOP UP TO RENT OR PROVIDE “BRIDGE” FUNDS THAT WILL HELP HOUSE PEOPLE QUICKLY (OR RESPOND PRIOR TO AN EVICTION).
- EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO ENSURE TIMELINESS OF RESPONSE TO THIS PROCESS.
Eligibility Criteria:
- HOMELESS (ABSOLUTE OR RELATIVE) OR AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS
- UNABLE TO ACCESS CRISIS FUNDING/GRANTS ELSEWHERE (I.E. MSD, I.A)
- WILLINGNESS TO ACCESS SUPPORT FROM COMMUNITY AGENCY WHERE APPROPRIATE TO ADDRESS ANY OUTSTANDING BARRIERS TO FINDING AND MAINTAINING HOUSING
There Are Two Types Of Supplements:
- ONE-TIME CRISIS
- MONTHLY RENT
Where To Apply:
NOW CANADA – HOUSING OUTREACH
FEMALE, IDENTIFYING AS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
- VICTIM OF VIOLENCE
- LEAVING CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM
- LEAVING HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
- YOUTH AT RISK
- ABORIGINAL
2970 TUTT ST, KELOWNA BC, V1Y 8Z5
PHONE: (250) 763-3876
FAX: (250) 868-3876
EMAIL: [email protected]
MORE INFORMATION AND LINKS TO APPLICATIONS @ WWW.NOWCANADA.CA
KI-LOW-NA FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY – OUTREACH
- IDENTIFIES AS ABORIGINAL
442 LEON AVENUE, KELOWNA, BC, V1Y 6J3
PHONE: (250) 763-4905
FAX: (250) 861-5514
EMAIL: Please call for contact information
FOUNDRY KELOWNA – OPERATED BY CMHA KELOWNA
- YOUTH AT RISK (18-25)
504 SUTHERLAND AVE, KELOWNA BC, V1Y 5X1
PHONE: (250) 861-3644
FAX: (250)-763-4827
EMAIL: [email protected]
CMHA KELOWNA – HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS SERVICES – CURRENTLY ON HOLD
- 25+
504 SUTHERLAND AVE, KELOWNA BC, V1Y 5X1
PHONE: (250) 861-3644
FAX: (250)-763-4827
EMAIL: [email protected]
Application Process: Email Appropriate Agency for Application (And/Or Info)
- COMPLETE RENT SUPPLEMENT APPLICATION
- ATTACH PROOF OF RENT (LEASE AGREEMENT, RENT RECEIPT) AND MOST RECENT 60-DAYS BANK STATEMENT. IF NOT ATTACHED, IT WILL BE REQUESTED BY THE FACILITATOR AT A LATER DATE.
- FAX COMPLETED FORM TO APPROPRIATE ORGANIZATION – CMHA, NOW CANADA, OR KFS
- ORGANIZATION WILL FOLLOW-UP WITH REFERRAL SOURCE WITHIN ONE WEEK OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION TO CONFIRM ELIGIBILITY AND APPROPRIATENESS OF APPLICATION
Conditions of Application
- IF CLIENTS’ RENT IS PAID DIRECTLY FROM THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, REFERRING AGENCY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COMMUNICATION WITH MSD REGARDING ANY CHANGES IN STATUS OF CLIENT
- RENT SUPPLEMENT CHEQUES WILL ONLY BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE LANDLORD OR VENDOR AND A RECEIPT IS REQUIRED
- THERE WILL BE A 6 & 12 MONTH FOLLOW-UP CALL
- ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS RECORDED IN A DATABASE REPORTING ALL THE ACTIVITIES TO BC HOUSING
- BC HOUSING CLIENT CONSENT AND AUTHORIZATION MUST BE SIGNED FOR RENTAL SUPPLEMENT CHEQUE TO BE RELEASED
- INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY DELAY PROCESSING TIMES
