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Eligibility Requirements & Documents Needed
In order to be eligible for a Home Owner Grant, a property owner must meet all of the following qualifications. An owner together with his/her spouse qualifies for a grant on only one residence in the Province in any one calendar year.
Qualification for Basic Grant | Required Action and Documentation |
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You live in British Columbia | Application must be submitted each year - no additional documentation is required |
You occupy the residence as your principal residence | Application must be submitted each year - no additional documentation is required |
You’re Canadian citizen or permanent resident | Application must be submitted each year - no additional documentation is required |
You’re the registered owner of the residence | Application must be submitted each year - no additional documentation is required |
Additional Grant
To qualify for the additional grant you must also meet the criteria for the basic grant and one of the five categories listed:
Additional Grant Categories | Required Action and Documentation |
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Person receiving disability assistance: Person with disabilities receiving assistance under the Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act | If this is your first year applying, you will need to provide either of the two forms:
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Person with severe mental or physical disabilities or living with spouse or relative with disabilities: Person incurring one of the following costs:
| If this is your first year applying, you will need to provide the following form:
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Senior: 65 or over during the current year | Each year include your birthrate on the grant application (no additional form needed) |
Spouse or relative of deceased owner: Under certain circumstances you may apply on behalf of the deceased owner |
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Veteran: Surviving spouse of a veteran who received assistance under War Veteran Allowance Act (Canada) or Civilian War-Related Benefits Act | Confirmation letter from Veteran Affairs Canada showing you receive a War Veterans Allowance in the first year of application |
For more information on the Home Owner Grant program, please visit the Provincial Home Owners Grant website.