Landlord & Tenant Eligibility and Application

BC RAHA is a rebate program for people with permanent diminished physical abilities. Landlords who rent to low to moderate income households can submit a joint application with their tenants for rebates for modifications to the rental unit.

BC RAHA accepts applications first-come, first-served, prioritizing complete ones. Application intake is ongoing until funding runs out, it renews on April 1 of each year. Find answers to common questions about the BC RAHA Program.

Am I eligible for BC RAHA?

You may be able to get the BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA) assistance if the following are met:

• Ensure the rental suite to be adapted is a legal, self-contained unit with a full kitchen and bathroom inside the unit
• Ensure the home for adaptations is an eligible residence
• Ensure the rental suite is rented to tenants who live independently and do not need assisted living
• Have the home adaptation request relate to the tenant’s disability or ability loss
  Some requests need to be supported with an assessment from an Occupational Therapist (OT), Physical Therapist (PT) or other medical professional (such as a doctor or nurse) who can assess (physically or virtually) the applicant’s needs in the home and make recommendations on what adaptations are required
• Have a Tenancy Agreement in place
• Have the rent below the Rent Affordability Limits (for BC RAHA)
• The landlord will agree to not increase the rent due to the adaptations. Any annual rent increases will not exceed the maximum annual rent increase allowed under the Residential Tenancy Act
• The tenant(s) requiring the adaptions must be one of the following:
  • Canadian citizen
  • Permanent resident of Canada
  • Refugee sponsored by the Government of Canada
  • Individual who has applied for refugee status and is not under private sponsorship (unless BC Housing accepts that the private sponsorship has broken down)

  Landlords can receive funding for a maximum of five (5) units each fiscal year.

  What application form do I use?

  • If you own your home, or if you live in a co-operative as a shareholder, use the Homeowner application form.
  • If you are renting, use the Landlord & Tenant application form.

  Complete and submit a Landlord & Tenant Application

  Important: You must use the BC RAHA Application Form. Previous HAFI application forms will not be accepted.

  There are 3 parts to the BC RAHA application

  • Part I: Landlord and unit information. Must be completed by the landlord.
  • Part II: Give details about the adaptation request and how it will help the tenant live independently with their disability or loss of ability. The Landlord & Tenant may choose to complete this together as the Tenant will know which adaptations they require. The Landlord needs to agree to make the requested adaptations to the rental unit.
  • Part III: Tenant information. Must be completed by the tenant.

  Complete the Application Form

  • Download the BC RAHA application for Landlord & Tenants
  • Or, call our office at 604-433-2218, toll free 1-800-257-7756 to have an application sent by mail

  Complete all sections of the application form, attach supporting documents, and submit application:

  • Online: using the BC Housing Program Upload Form
  • By mail: BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations Program, BC Housing, 101-4555 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4V8
  • In-person: 101- 4555 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4V8. Storefront hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm PST (closed on holidays)

  Important: The BC RAHA Application Form is required. Previous HAFI application forms will not be accepted.