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BC Home Owner Grant for Veterans
Property tax relief for eligible veterans
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Former officers or non-commissioned members of the Canadian Armed Forces under 65.
See full eligibility
Overview
The BC Home Owner Grant Veterans Supplement helps eligible veterans and surviving spouses with low income reduce property taxes on a principal residence in British Columbia. Most qualifying veterans receive $275, and the supplement may also be claimed retroactively for the previous tax year.
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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
- Varies by project
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
- Persons with Disabilities
- 2SLGBTQI+
Next Steps
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Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Home Owner Grant Veterans Supplement Application (FIN 79)
- Discharge Certificate issued by the Department of National Defence, if this is your first year applying for the veterans supplement for this residence
- Home Owner Grant Low Income Supplement Application (FIN 65)
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Former officers or non-commissioned members of the Canadian Armed Forces under 65.
- Surviving spouses of veterans who received a War Veterans Allowance.
- Spouses or relatives of deceased owners who would have qualified as low-income veterans.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants whose adjusted net income exceeds $32,000.
- Veterans supplement applicants whose principal residence is eligible to receive the full additional home owner grant.
- Low income grant supplement applicants whose principal residence is eligible to receive the full home owner grant.
How to apply
- Complete the Home Owner Grant Veterans Supplement Application (FIN 79).
- Complete the Home Owner Grant Low Income Supplement Application (FIN 65) for the low income grant supplement.
- Mail the completed application and any required supporting documents to Home Owner Grant Administration, PO Box 9446 STN PROV GOVT, Victoria BC V8W 9V6.
- If you are applying for both the current tax year and the retroactive veterans supplement, complete and mail two separate applications.
Processing and Agreement
- Grant applications are audited for up to 7 years to make sure taxpayers are eligible for the grants they receive.
- When requested, you must provide all information necessary to confirm eligibility.
Additional information
- The veterans supplement and low income grant supplement are administered and dispersed by the Property Taxation Branch of the Ministry of Finance.
- Grant applications are audited for up to 7 years.
- Anyone with your permission can apply on your behalf.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the BC Home Owner Grant for Veterans Program
What is the BC Home Owner Grant for Veterans?
The BC Home Owner Grant Veterans Supplement helps eligible veterans and surviving spouses with low income reduce property taxes on a principal residence in British Columbia. Most qualifying veterans receive $275, and the supplement may also be claimed retroactively for the previous tax year.
Who is eligible for the BC Home Owner Grant for Veterans program?
To be eligible for the BC Home Owner Grant for Veterans program, you must:
Must qualify for the home owner grant
Must be an honourably discharged member of the Canadian Armed Forces
Adjusted net income must be $32,000 or less
Who can I contact for more information about the BC Home Owner Grant for Veterans?
You can contact Government of British Columbia (BC) by email at none or by phone at 1-888-355-2700.
Where is the BC Home Owner Grant for Veterans available?
The BC Home Owner Grant for Veterans program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the BC Home Owner Grant for Veterans a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BC Home Owner Grant for Veterans is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the BC Home Owner Grant for Veterans?
BC Home Owner Grant for Veterans is funded by Government of British Columbia (BC)