BC Housing provides several tools which allow you to input your data. These tools include the housing lists, calculators, program finder and shelter map and do not require a login.
We also offer several business portals. A portal is a web-based platform that collects information from different sources into a single user interface. Each portal provides personalized access, based on the user's role, to relevant information, applications, business processes and human resources.
The following is a list of all the tools and portals supported by BC Housing.
Applicant Services
Program Finder - Are you eligible? Find out which housing programs you could qualify for
Online Housing Application - Apply for subsidized housing in BC (New Applicants only)
Citizen Portal - Available to existing Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER), Rental Assistance (RAP) clients and BC HOME Partnership Mortgage holders only
Housing Listings - Search for subsidized, below market and co-operative building details and how to apply
BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA) Eligibility Calculator – use this calculator to check if you are eligible for a financial assistance grant to complete home adaptations in your home
Rental Assistance Program and Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) Calculator – use the calculator to check eligibility for the rental assistance programs
Secondary Suite Incentive Program Portal – apply for the Secondary Suite Incentive Program and check on your application status
Shelter Map – this map provides updates on Drop-in Centres, Temporary Shelters, Year-Round Shelters, and Extreme Weather Response Shelters
Program Upload Form - Use this form to submit your documents to BC Housing for several rental/housing programs
Builder Services
Education Registry - Access a comprehensive database of educational resources and training programs for builders
New Owner Builder Application - Apply to become an owner builder and manage your own residential construction project
New Residential Builder Licence Application - Submit your application to obtain a licence for residential building projects
Owner Builder Portal - Manage your owner builder projects, applications, and compliance requirements
Substantial Reconstruction Online Query - Submit queries and get information on substantial reconstruction projects
Careers
Current Job Opportunities - Explore and apply for the latest job openings at BC Housing
Consumer Services
Enforcement Registry - View the registry of enforcement actions taken against non-compliant builders and developers
New Homes Registry - Check the registry for new homes and ensure they meet BC Housing standards
Public Registry of Licensed Residential Builders - Access a public database of licensed residential builders in BC
Doing Business
BC Housing Business Opportunities (BC Bid) - Find and bid on business opportunities with BC Housing through the BC Bid platform
Emergency Management
Emergency Management - Learn about BC Housing's roles and responsibilities in emergency management
Hazardous Materials Inventory - Access information on hazardous materials and their management in housing projects
Post-Disaster Building Assessments - Get details on building assessments conducted after disasters to ensure safety and compliance
Building Assessor Registry (PDBA) - Register as a building assessor and participate in post-disaster building assessments
Partner Services
elearning for Non-Profit Partners & Societies - Access online learning resources tailored for non-profit partners and societies.
Partner & Society Portal - Manage your non-profit housing projects and applications through this dedicated portal
Housing Registry for Housing Providers - Access tools like the Supportive Housing Registry and the Online Rent Calculator for managing housing registries and calculating rent for supportive housing
PartnerHub - A centralized hub for partners to access resources, tools, and support
Research Centre
Research Centre Digital Library - Explore a digital library of research publications and resources related to housing
Research Learning Centre - Access on-demand learning modules and training programs from the Research Learning Centre