… about housing matters in B.C.

By Bill Bennett,

Kootenay East MLA

1) The B.C. government has invested $3.6 billion since 2001 to provide affordable housing for low-income individuals, seniors and families in communities across the province. The B.C. Government will provide up to $1.5 million this winter to make more than 1,100 temporary emergency shelter spaces available.

2) The Rental Assistance Program introduced in 2006, helps working families earning up to $35,000 a year with direct rent subsidies. More than 9,800 low-income, working families receive direct monthly cash assistance. More than 20,600 low-income, working families have been assisted since the program began.

3) The Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program helps make rent more affordable for B.C. seniors with low to moderate incomes. SAFER provides cash assistance to eligible B.C. residents who are age 60 or over and who pay rent for their home. More than 16,000 seniors’ households in B.C. receive SAFER benefits.  Please visit www.bchousing.org for more information.

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