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Home Owner Grant
Property tax relief for homeowners
Latest source updateLast Update: July 13, 2026Latest change: The home owner grant content now shows broader eligibility, new qualification rules, and updated grant amounts effective January 1, 2027.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 13, 2026
Latest change: The home owner grant content now shows broader eligibility, new qualification rules, and updated grant amounts effective January 1, 2027.
Home owner grant updated
The home owner grant section was expanded from a narrow multiple-owner focus to a full program overview covering regular and additional grant eligibility, principal residence rules, assessed-value thresholds, and buying or selling requirements. It now also shows the regular grant amount as $570 effective January 1, 2027 and states that the $200 northern and rural top-up has been eliminated. The updated content adds new application and support options, including applying, changing an application, submitting documents online, checking status, and information about retroactive grants and First Nation taxpayers. It also identifies the main grant audience as property owners in B.C., including people living in rural areas.
Funding available
$ 845
Deadline
Closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Home owner grant reduces annual property taxes for eligible homeowners in British Columbia, with a regular amount of $570 from January 1, 2027. It applies to a principal residence and also covers multiple home owner claims, retroactive claims, and supplements for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities.
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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 : 845 $
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
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Application for Home Owner Grant - Eligible Occupant (FIN 68)
- Home Owner Grant Low Income Grant Supplement Application (FIN 65)
- Home Owner Grant Veterans Supplement Application (FIN 79)
- Certificate of Health Professional and Property Owner (Form B) (FIN 74)
- Home Owner Grant Consent for Release of Information (FIN 81), Confirmation of Assistance from the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, and Discharge Certificate issued by the Department of National Defence
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered owners of a residence.
- Property owners who own an eligible building or eligible land and have eligible occupants living on the property.
- Eligible occupants who apply for the home owner grant as a senior, veteran, person with a disability, a person living with a spouse or relative with a disability, or a spouse or relative of a deceased owner or deceased eligible occupant.
- Homeowners who qualified for last year’s grant and did not apply, if they are applying retroactively.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals claiming a home owner grant for themselves cannot use the multiple home owner grant application.
- Applicants whose principal residence is eligible to receive the full home owner grant cannot receive the low income grant supplement.
- Applicants whose principal residence is eligible to receive the full additional home owner grant cannot receive the veterans supplement.
Eligible expenses
- Property taxes on the applicant’s principal residence.
How to apply
- Apply online using the eTaxBC Home Owner Grant application.
- Apply by phone using the self-service phone system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or speak with an agent Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, excluding statutory holidays.
- If you do not have a computer or access to the internet, visit a Service BC location.
Processing and Agreement
- Home owner grant applications are audited for up to 7 years.
- If an audit finds that you received a home owner grant amount you were not entitled to, you will receive a Notice of Disentitlement showing the outstanding balance and when you must pay it in full.
- If you appeal a Notice of Disentitlement to the Minister of Finance, the payment must still be paid in full by the due date.
- When requested, you must provide all information necessary to confirm your eligibility.
Additional information
- If you are claiming a home owner grant on behalf of eligible occupants living in your building or on your property, use the multiple home owner grant application instead.
- If you qualified for last year’s grant and did not apply, you may be able to claim it retroactively.
- If your property taxes are paid to a First Nation, contact the First Nation directly to access an equivalent home owner grant benefit.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Home Owner Grant Program
What is the Home Owner Grant?
The Home owner grant reduces annual property taxes for eligible homeowners in British Columbia, with a regular amount of $570 from January 1, 2027. It applies to a principal residence and also covers multiple home owner claims, retroactive claims, and supplements for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities.
How much funding can be received?
Home Owner Grant Funds up to $845 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Home Owner Grant program?
To be eligible for the Home Owner Grant program, you must:
The applicant must be the registered owner of the residence or a spouse or relative of the deceased owner.
The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada and live in B.C.
The residence must be occupied as the applicant’s principal residence and meet the grant threshold requirements.
Who can I contact for more information about the Home Owner Grant?
You can contact Municipality of North Cowichan or by phone at 1-888-355-2700.
Where is the Home Owner Grant available?
The Home Owner Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.
Who are the financial supporters of the Home Owner Grant?
Home Owner Grant is funded by Municipality of North Cowichan