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British Columbia benefits, credits and rebates

If you live in British Columbia, you can explore provincial programs alongside federal supports such as the Canada Child Benefit and Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. Program rules and application steps differ. Check each program's official page before applying.

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British Columbia programs we check

Linked official program pages were checked September 29 or October 1, 2026. Other entries still need a verified source; use your province's official website to check current rules.

• BC Family Benefit Official details Our guide
• Affordable Child Care Benefit Our guide
• Rental Assistance Program (RAP) Our guide
• Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) Our guide
• BC disability assistance (PWD) Our guide
• Fair PharmaCare
• BC Senior's Supplement Our guide
• BC Bus Pass Program

British Columbia guides

• Affordable Child Care BenefitThe ACCB helps B.C. families with monthly child care costs, paid directly to the child care provider. Eligibility depends on family income, family size and the reason you need care.
• BC Disability Assistance (Persons with Disabilities, PWD)BC disability assistance gives a monthly payment for living costs and rent, plus health supplements, to adults in British Columbia who have the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) designation and meet the income and asset rules.Next payment: November 18, 2026
• BC Family Benefit (BCFB): meaning, amounts and payment datesBCFB means BC Family Benefit. Learn how monthly payments work, who may qualify, how to apply and where to check official amounts and dates.
• BC Senior's SupplementThe BC Senior's Supplement tops up federal Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement payments for low-income seniors in British Columbia. You do not need to apply separately.
• Rental Assistance ProgramRAP gives monthly rent help to low-income working families in B.C. renting in the private market. BC Housing administers it.
• Shelter Aid For Elderly RentersSAFER gives monthly cash help with rent to B.C. renters aged 60 or older with low to moderate incomes. BC Housing runs it and you reapply every year.

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Federal programs to check

Eligibility depends on age, income, work history, family circumstances and each program's rules. Use the official links below to confirm details.

• Canada Child Benefit (CCB) and Child Disability Benefit Official details Our guide
• Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (formerly GST/HST credit) Official details Our guide
• Canada Workers Benefit Official details Our guide
• Canadian Dental Care Plan Official details Our guide
• Disability Tax Credit Official details Our guide
• Canada Disability Benefit Official details Our guide
• Canada Caregiver Credit Official details Our guide
• Old Age Security (OAS) Official details Our guide
• Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) Official details Our guide
• Canada Pension Plan (CPP) retirement, disability and survivor benefits Official details Our guide
• Employment Insurance (regular, maternity, parental, sickness, caregiving) Official details
• RESP grants: Canada Education Savings Grant and Canada Learning Bond Our guide
• RDSP grants and bonds
• Canada Student Grants
• First Home Savings Account (FHSA) and Home Buyers' Plan Our guide
• Medical expense and home accessibility tax credits Our guide

Local programs

Many cities and utilities also offer property tax relief, low-income transit and recreation passes, and help with water, heating or electricity bills. Enter your city in the questionnaire and we'll look for them.

Program names and rules change. Always confirm details on the official government website before applying. BenefitCanada is independent and not affiliated with any government.