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Source verified September 22, 2026
Grants in place of Home Owner Grant Act benefits
First Nations property-tax benefit support
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
First Nations that provide their own home owner grant program as part of independent real property taxation on reserve lands
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Overview
Grants in place of Home Owner Grant Act benefits support First Nations in British Columbia that implement independent taxation on reserve lands and provide their own home owner grant program. It offsets benefits payable under the Home Owner Grant Act through annual grants tied to local property-tax arrangements.
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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
- Canada
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Documents Needed
- Written application to the B.C. Surveyor of Taxes
- Copy of the First Nation's assessment roll
- List of all taxpayers who paid real property taxes for the year, including property tax folio number, taxpayer's name, date of birth for an approved additional home owner grant for being 65 or older, tax amount levied before any grant amount was deducted, and home owner grant amount approved
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations that provide their own home owner grant program as part of independent real property taxation on reserve lands
Eligible geographic areas
- Reserve lands
How to apply
- Wait until all home owner grants have been approved for the year.
- Send a written application to the B.C. Surveyor of Taxes.
- Include a copy of the First Nation's assessment roll and a list of all taxpayers who paid real property taxes for the year.
- Mail the application to Surveyor of Taxes, Minister of Finance, PO Box 9446 STN PROV GOVT, Victoria BC V8W 9V6.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grants in place of Home Owner Grant Act benefits Program
What is the Grants in place of Home Owner Grant Act benefits?
Grants in place of Home Owner Grant Act benefits support First Nations in British Columbia that implement independent taxation on reserve lands and provide their own home owner grant program. It offsets benefits payable under the Home Owner Grant Act through annual grants tied to local property-tax arrangements.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Grants in place of Home Owner Grant Act benefits program?
To be eligible for the Grants in place of Home Owner Grant Act benefits program, you must:
The First Nation must implement independent taxation on reserve lands.
The First Nation must provide its own home owner grant program as part of that implementation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Grants in place of Home Owner Grant Act benefits?
You can contact Government of British Columbia (BC) by email at RuralTax@gov.bc.ca or by phone at 1-888-355-2700.
Where is the Grants in place of Home Owner Grant Act benefits available?
The Grants in place of Home Owner Grant Act benefits program is available across Canada.
Is the Grants in place of Home Owner Grant Act benefits a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Grants in place of Home Owner Grant Act benefits is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Grants in place of Home Owner Grant Act benefits?
Grants in place of Home Owner Grant Act benefits is funded by Government of British Columbia (BC)