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 – Manage your Secondary Suite Incentive Program application and loan
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
Request Documents by Mail - Complete this form to have an Application form sent to you in the mail for the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters program, the Rental Assistance Program, BC Rebate for Accessible Home Ownership, or an application to The Housing Registry.
Audit Advisory Services
Tenant Audit Document Upload – Use this form to submit your documents to Audit Advisory Services.
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
BC Housing Learning Portal – Access online learning resources for non-profit housing and service providers
Partner & Society Portal - Manage your non-profit housing projects and applications through this dedicated portal
Housing Connections - Housing provider access to The Housing Registry, Supportive Housing Registry or Online Rent Calculation.
PartnerHub - PartnerHub is the online platform used to conduct the Operational Review process.
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