Rental Assistance Program

British ColumbiaHousingChecked October 2, 2026

RAP gives monthly rent help to low-income working families in B.C. renting in the private market. BC Housing administers it.

How much

Calculated from rent and income, with rent ceilings of $1,950 (3 or fewer) and $2,200 (4 or more) as of April 2025.

When it's paid

Direct deposit on the last working day of each month.

Who qualifies

Household income $60,000 or less before tax
At least one dependent child
Lived in B.C. 12 months and meet status rules
Spend more than 30% of income on rent
Assets under $100,000; not on income or disability assistance; not in subsidized housing

How to apply

Get the RAP application from BC Housing
Provide proof of income (tax return or CRA consent)
Include rent, residency, bank and asset documents
Submit by upload, mail, fax or in person
Reapply annually

What to have ready

Tax assessment or CRA consent
Rental agreement
Banking information
Proof of residency

Common mistakes to avoid

Counting children's earnings (they are excluded)
Missing renewal

Still being confirmed: Rent ceilings dated April 2025; annual renewal assumed. Check the official page for the latest details.

Official sources

BC Housing: RAP ↗

Last checked against these pages on October 2, 2026.

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