The BC Centre for Disease Control along with local health authorities continue to monitor the current situation with COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
How BC Housing has helped British Columbians during the COVID-19 pandemic
BC Housing is working with the Province of BC, BC's health authorities, the BC Centre for Disease Control, the Public Health Agency of Canada, and other partners to monitor COVID-19.
Here are some highlights of the work that BC Housing staff and partners have successfully implemented:
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BC Temporary Rental Supplement program (April - August 2020) |
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Community supports for people experiencing homelessness |
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Supporting housing providers and BC Housing tenants |
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Supporting BC Housing staff and visitors |
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How we are supporting our BC Housing tenants? |
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Resources and support for Community Housing and Homelessness Service Providers
We recognize that our homelessness and transitional housing service providers serve some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. These communities have higher rates of health concerns and may be at greater risk if exposed to the virus.
Refer to the BC Housing Sector Covid-19 Operations Manual for more information including:
- Resources and Planning (page 3)
- Site Procedures (pages 7-14)
- Tenant Communication (page 8)
- Site Cleaning Procedures (page 9)
- Protective Gear and Homemade Masks (pages 12-13)
- Tenant Procedures (pages 14-20)
- Management of Tenants or Shelter Guests with Suspected Covid-19 (page 16)
- Quarantine Considerations - Homelessness Service Providers (page 17)
- Rent Adjustment Procedures (page 19)
- Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) Moratorium on Rent Increases (page 16)
- Temporary Rental Supplement Program - Private Market Inquiries (page 23)
- Supplies and Support (pages 25-27)
- BC Housing Covid-19 Resources