Program Frameworks are a resource for housing providers and developers.
The frameworks provide access to information about the programs we operate and manage. They lay out the program principles, eligibility, and roles and responsibilities.
| Framework | Program Description |
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| Affordable Home Ownership Program (AHOP) Program Framework | BC Housing delivers the Affordable Home Ownership Program (AHOP) through HousingHub to support the development of new homes for eligible home buyers. |
| Affordable Housing Program Framework | This framework provides funding to preserve and increase affordable rental housing supply in British Columbia. Programs under this Framework:
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| Affordable Rental Housing Initiative (Columbia Basin) Program Framework | The initiative helps create affordable rental housing for low- to moderate income households in the Columbia Basin. |
| BC Builds Rental Supply Program Framework | The BC Builds Rental Supply Program is delivered by BC Housing through BC Builds to increase the supply of rental housing that is suitable for middle-income households, at an accelerated pace. |
| BC Home Owner Mortgage and Equity (HOME) Partnership Program Framework | BC HOME Partnership assisted eligible first-time homebuyers with down payment loans. The program is closed, and the framework is for information only. |
| BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA) Framework | BC RAHA provides rebates to eligible households to complete home adaptations for independent living. |
| Canada - British Columbia Housing Benefit (CBCHB) Program Framework | CBCHB provides monthly rent assistance to vulnerable low-income households who are not served by existing programs. |
| Community Partnership Initiative (CPI) Program Framework | CPI facilitates the creation of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households in communities across British Columbia. |
| Capital Renewal Fund Funding Framework | CRF provides funding to protect existing affordable housing units that are owned by non-profit housing providers and the Provincial Rental Housing Corporation (PRHC). |
| Emergency Shelter Program (ESP) Framework | The Emergency Shelter Program provides funding to homeless shelters and drop-in centres. This includes seasonal and temporary shelter services. |
| Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program Framework | EERP helps non-profit housing providers make energy saving upgrades for tenant comfort, safety and cost savings. |
| Extreme Weather Response (EWR) Program Framework | The EWR program funds extreme weather response shelters in communities across the province. |
| HEART and HEARTH Program Framework | The HEART and HEARTH Program provides support services, new shelters, and housing options to people living outdoors and in encampments. |
| Homeless Outreach Program (HOP) Framework | The Homeless Outreach Program connects people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness with housing and services. |
| Independent Living BC (ILBC) Program Framework | ILBC provides rental housing and support services for low- and moderate-income seniors and people with disabilities. |
| Provincial Redevelopment Program (PRP) Framework | PRP revitalizes aging or underutilized provincially owned assets to create and preserve affordable rental housing units. |
| Provincial Rental Supply Program Framework | BC Housing delivers the Provincial Rental Supply program through HousingHub to increase rental housing supply for middle-income households. |
| Regional Housing First Program (RHFP) Program Framework | RHFP funds develop and acquire new affordable housing units to be owned by Capital Regional District or Provincial Rental Housing Corporation. |
| Rental Assistance Program (RAP) Framework | RAP provides monthly help to make rents more affordable for eligible low-income families. |
| Secondary Suite Incentive Program Framework | SSIP provides financial assistance to help homeowners create a new secondary suite on their property to be rented out for below market value. |
| Seniors Rental Housing Program Framework | Seniors Rental Housing initiative includes capital funding for the construction of new units for seniors and persons with disabilities. |
| Seniors Supportive Housing Program Framework | This program upgrades existing seniors housing to provide supportive services. The services for tenants include meals, housekeeping, and security (including 24-hour monitoring). |
| Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) Program Framework | SAFER provides monthly help to make rents more affordable for eligible British Columbia seniors with low- and moderate incomes. |
| Subsidized Rental Housing Program Framework | This program funds affordable rental housing programs that provide subsidized and Rent Geared to Income (RGI) housing. Programs under this Framework:
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| Supportive Housing Program Framework | The Supportive Housing Program provides funding for housing with support services to people struggling with homelessness. Programs under this Framework:
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| Supported Rent Supplement Program Framework | The SRSP provides services to Canada BC Housing Benefit (CBCHB) recipients. |
| Women's Transition Housing and Supports Program Framework | This program provides support services and shelter to women with or without dependents who have experienced violence or are at risk of violence. |