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B.C. Renter's Tax Credit
Tax relief for eligible B.C. renters
Funding available
$ 400
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
B.C. renter's tax credit provides up to $400 per year to low- and moderate-income renter individuals and families in British Columbia to reduce tax liability. Eligible claimants must occupy an eligible rental unit under a tenancy agreement, pay rent, and meet the 6 one-month periods requirement.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- form BC479 British Columbia Credits
- T1 Income Tax and Benefit Return
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible tenants
Who is not eligible
- Individuals who own the housing unit they occupy, including direct or indirect ownership through shares of a co-operative housing corporation or any other method
- Individuals for whom the housing unit is eligible for the home owner grant, or for whom FIN 68 or a multiple home owner grant has been applied
- Cohabitating spouses or common-law partners of a renter who has already claimed the credit for the tax year
- Individuals confined to a prison or similar institution on December 31 and confined for periods totaling more than 6 months during the year
- Employees of a foreign government, people living with such an employee's family member or servant, individuals who die before the end of the year, and individuals who claim on an in-bankruptcy income tax return if bankrupt during the year
Eligible expenses
- Rent paid for an eligible rental unit in British Columbia
- Rent deducted from a payment due to the tenant or paid directly by another organization to the landlord on the tenant's behalf
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Payments to non-arm's length landlords such as spouses or common-law partners, parents, grandparents, siblings or children
- Payments under a rent-to-own plan
- Payments by an employer for accommodation that is not required to be included in income
- Payments for a campsite, moorage or manufactured home site
How to apply
- Claim the credit on form BC479 British Columbia Credits when you file your T1 Income Tax and Benefit Return.
- When completing the form, enter the rental address, total rent paid for each eligible rental unit, the number of months of tenancy at each address, and the name of the landlord or company the payment was made to for the tax year.
- If you have already filed your income tax return and want to amend it to claim the credit, wait until you receive your notice of assessment before asking for a change to your return.
Processing and Agreement
- After you file, the Canada Revenue Agency may ask you to provide supporting information such as the name of the person you pay rent to or proof of rent paid.
Additional information
- The credit is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency for the Province.
- If you declare bankruptcy in the year, you can claim the credit on your post-bankruptcy income tax return.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the B.C. Renter's Tax Credit Program
What is the B.C. Renter's Tax Credit?
B.C. renter's tax credit provides up to $400 per year to low- and moderate-income renter individuals and families in British Columbia to reduce tax liability. Eligible claimants must occupy an eligible rental unit under a tenancy agreement, pay rent, and meet the 6 one-month periods requirement.
How much funding can be received?
B.C. Renter's Tax Credit Funds up to $400 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the B.C. Renter's Tax Credit program?
To be eligible for the B.C. Renter's Tax Credit program, you must:
Resident of B.C. on December 31 of the tax year
19 years of age or older, a parent, or cohabiting with a spouse or common-law partner
Occupied an eligible rental unit in B.C. for at least 6 one-month periods and paid rent
Who can I contact for more information about the B.C. Renter's Tax Credit?
You can contact Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) by email at ITBTaxQuestions@gov.bc.ca or by phone at 1-877-387-3332.
Where is the B.C. Renter's Tax Credit available?
The B.C. Renter's Tax Credit program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the B.C. Renter's Tax Credit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
B.C. Renter's Tax Credit is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the B.C. Renter's Tax Credit?
B.C. Renter's Tax Credit is funded by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)