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BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA)
Funding for accessible home adaptations
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia
Overview
BC RAHA offers up to $20,000 in rebates for eligible home adaptations. It supports accessibility improvements for low- and moderate-income households, including adaptations for homeowners and landlord-tenant applications.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Home adaptations that improve accessibility and safety.
- Modifications that support independent living for people with permanent disabilities or diminished ability.
- Adaptations for homeowners and landlord-tenant rental units.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Proof of income
- Proof of assets
- Proof of status in Canada
- Assessment form, if required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners in BC.
- Tenants applying jointly with their landlords.
- Housing co-operative members using the homeowner application.
Who is not eligible
- Owners or tenants of subsidized housing owned by or under agreement with government, except where specifically noted.
- Hotels, motels, lodges, bed-and-breakfasts, and similar accommodations.
- Hospitals, nursing homes, residential care facilities, and student housing.
- Company housing and religious institutions or associated residences.
- Recreational, seasonal, or under-construction properties.
Eligible expenses
- Adaptation costs, including materials and labour.
- Necessary permits and fees.
- Assessment fees, up to the program limit.
- Private assessment rebate, up to $300.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work completed before written approval, except certain emergency adaptations.
- Repairs or replacement of deteriorated, leaking, or inefficient systems.
- Appliances and energy-efficiency equipment.
- Therapeutic or ease-of-cleaning adaptations.
- Extensions or conversions for recreational, hobby, or office space.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Indigenous communities in BC
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in the order received.
- Applicants receive a letter with the decision or a request for more information.
- Approved applicants must complete the work within 180 days.
- BC Housing may inspect the property before, during, or after the work.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Complete applications are prioritized.
- Intake is ongoing until funding runs out and reopens on April 1 each year.
- Approved applicants have 180 days to complete the work.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA)?
BC RAHA offers up to $20,000 in rebates for eligible home adaptations. It supports accessibility improvements for low- and moderate-income households, including adaptations for homeowners and landlord-tenant applications.
How much funding can be received?
BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA) Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA) program?
To be eligible for the BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA) program, you must:
Permanent disability or loss of ability in household
Income and asset limits apply
Eligible home or rental unit in BC
What expenses are eligible under BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA)?
Home adaptations that improve accessibility and safety.
Modifications that support independent living for people with permanent disabilities or diminished ability.
Adaptations for homeowners and landlord-tenant rental units.
Who can I contact for more information about the BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA)?
You can contact Municipality of North Cowichan by email at none or by phone at 604-433-2218.
Where is the BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA) available?
The BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA) program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA) is a Grant and Funding