Rent Bank - Emergency Financial Housing Support
Financial and Housing / Shelter
Provided by BC Rent Bank
Rent banks provide financial assistance, resource support, referrals, and connection.
An eviction prevention and housing stability resource, rent banks offer financial assistance, referrals to a wide range of other services, and vital support to help renters move beyond their immediate crisis.
How to Apply
How to Apply
A. Confirm Eligibility:
- 19+ or an emancipated minor
- A renter in British Columbia
- Experiencing a crisis that has impacted your ability to pay rent or utilities, such as gas, hydro and water
- Owing less than $3,500 in rent or utilities
- Able to provide proof of income sufficient to cover ongoing monthly living expenses and repay a loan
- Part of a low-to-moderate income household
- Free from undischarged bankruptcy
B. Fill Out the Application: Submit an application online or contact a local rent bank directly for help. Plan for 15-20 minutes.
BC Rent Bank does not provide services directly to renters. BC Rent bank provides funding, resources, and support to the network of rent banks across BC. Local rent banks work directly with renters in their communities to provide financial assistance, support, and referrals to prevent eviction and enhance housing stability.
236-597-2976
Public email: provincewide@kamloopsefry.com
Website: https://bcrentbank.ca/
Cost: No cost
Supplementary Forms
Availability
Service area: Province-wide
Ways to Access
- Includes the provision of funding
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