STEP 1: Confirm your eligibility
You may be eligible for SAFER if you
meet
all of the following conditions:
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You are age 60 or older.
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You have lived in British Columbia for the full 12 months immediately preceding your application.
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You and your spouse (with whom you are living) meet the citizenship requirements.
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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:
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You are under age 60.
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You live in subsidized housing or a residential care facility funded by the Ministry of Health.
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You live in co-operative housing and are a shareholder.
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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).
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You or your spouse (if applicable) are in Canada under a private sponsorship agreement that is still in force.
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You do not live in British Columbia.
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You have not lived in British Columbia for the full 12 months immediately preceding your application.
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You do not meet the Citizenship requirements.
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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


