You are age 60 or older.
You have lived in British Columbia for the full 12 months immediately preceding your application.
You and your spouse (with whom you are living) meet the citizenship requirements.
You pay more than 30% of your gross (before tax) monthly household income towards the rent for your home, including the cost of pad rental for a manufactured home (trailer) that you own and occupy.

You will not be eligible if any of following are true:

You are under age 60.
You live in subsidized housing or a residential care facility funded by the Ministry of Health.
You live in co-operative housing and are a shareholder.
You or your family receive income assistance through the B.C. Employment and Assistance Act or the Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act (excluding Medical Services only).
You or your spouse (if applicable) are in Canada under a private sponsorship agreement that is still in force.
You do not live in British Columbia.
You have not lived in British Columbia for the full 12 months immediately preceding your application.
You do not meet the Citizenship requirements.
Your gross monthly income exceeds the following:

	Greater Vancouver Regional District	Other Areas of the Province
Singles	$2,333	$2,033
Couples	$2,517	$2,217
Shared	$1,625	$1,625

Once you have confirmed your eligiblity, the next step is to complete an application form.