BC Temporary Rental Supplement (BC-TRS) - COVID-19 Rental Support Application for Indigenous Communities

Sep 15, 2026

BC Temporary Rental Supplement (BC-TRS) provides short-term rental assistance to eligible renters in British Columbia who lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including renters living on reserve. The support offers $300 per month for households without dependents and $500 per month for households with dependents for April to June 2020, paid directly to landlords. Eligibility requires 2019 income thresholds, COVID-19-related employment or benefit eligibility/income loss evidence, and housing costs exceeding 30% of current household income, with an online application started by the renter.

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Eligibility

Income thresholds

COVID-19 impact requirements

Rent-to-income criterion

Frequently asked questions about rental situations on reserve lands

Eligibility with Nation-owned buildings and income assistance

Section 95 housing scenarios and who can apply

Application process

Tenants start the application

Welcome note and completion requirements

Application information and documents

Identification (19+)

Proof of 2019 income

Proof of income loss or current income

Home Office 1701-4555 Kingsway Burnaby,BCV5H 4V8 Phone 604-433-1711 Fax604439-4722 www.bchousing.org Dear Indigenous Communities in British Columbia, Renters who have lost income because of the COVID·19 pandemic can now apply for the Province'snew Temporary Rental Supplement.Renters living on reserve are eligible for this rental support aslong as they meet the eligibility criteria listed below. This program gives $300 per month for eligible households with no dependents,and $500 per monthfor eligible households with dependents.The temporary rental supplement is available for April,Mayand June 2020.It will cover part of the rent for low-and moderate-income renters who have lostincome as a result of COVID-19.Renters will nly have to apply once.If they apply in April,they willget payments for each month over the three-month program.If they apply in May,two payments willbe made.The support is paid directly to the landlord. ELIGIBILITY A household needsto meetall of the following criteria to qualify for the BC Temporary RentalSupplement(BC-TRS): # 1.Have a 2019 household gross income of less than: ·$74,150 for singles and couples without dependents ·$113,040 for households with dependents # 2.As a result ofCOVID-19: ·Be receiving or eligible for Employment Insurance;or ·Bereceiving oreligible for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit offered by the federalgovernment;or ·Have experienced,and be able to provide evidence of,a drop of 25%or more in yourmonthly household employment income. # 3.Be paying more than 30%of your current household income towards rent. Frequently asked questions about rental situations on reserve lands: Please note:all other eligibility requirements listed above must also be met Ilive in a Nation-owned rental building where Ipay rent to the First Nation.Amleligible? Yes. I live in a Nation-owned rental building andlreceive First Nations Income Assistance.AmIeligible? No,you are not eligible because First Nations Income Assistance already includes rentalsupport.The Temporary Rental Supplement is for British Columbians who are not alreadyreceiving rental support from the government. Ilive in a section 95 home,there is still a mortgage on the home,andlpay rent to the FirstNation who pays the mortgage to CMHC.Amleligible?Yes. Ilive in a section 95 home where there is no mortgage,the First Nation rents the home to me.Amleligible? Yes. I rent a suite or a home on First Nation reserve lands and I pay rent to the landlord.Amleligible?Yes. Can a First Nation apply to the BC-TRS to pay the mortgages on homes under section 95?No,the application must come from the individual renter.Details about the applicationprocess are below. Can an individual homeowner apply on behalf of their renter for BC-TRS? No,the application must be started by the renter.Details about the application process arebelow. Can the deposit or cheque go directly to the renter,to be then given to the landlord?No,the landlord receives the deposits or cheque directly. Iflam the landlord andIdon't have a bank account,can the money be sent via cheque?Yes,but it will take longer. # APPLICATION PROCESS The application process has two steps: ## 1.Tenants Start the Application Tenants must start the online application process at www.bchousing.org/bctrs.Landlordscannot apply for their renters.There are documents that renters need to give when theyapply.The full list is on the website link above,but other documents can also be submitted. # Welcome to the BC-Temporary Rental Supplement Program Important Note:This application must be completed in full.You are not able to save your progress or return to a partially completedapplication.Fully completed applications are processed in the order they are received.If your application is incomplete,there may be adelay in processing your application. Before you begin,ensure that you have the following information and documents ready to submit for all

FAQs

Who can apply for the BC-TRS program for COVID-19 rental support?

Renters who have lost income because of the COVID-19 pandemic can apply, including eligible renters living on reserve. The application must be started by the individual renter, not by the landlord.

How much support is available, and how long does it run?

Eligible households receive $300 per month if they have no dependents, and $500 per month if they have dependents. The program covers April, May, and June 2020.

What are the key eligibility requirements for the BC-TRS?

Applicants must meet all criteria: 2019 household gross income below set limits, COVID-19-related employment/benefit eligibility or evidence of a 25%+ monthly employment income drop, and rent payments exceeding 30% of current household income.

Sep 15, 2026

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