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Home Owner Grant
Reduces property taxes for eligible 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
$ 840
Deadline
Closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Homeowners who pay property taxes to a municipality or to the province if they live in a rural area.
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Overview
The Home Owner Grant reduces annual property taxes for eligible homeowners in British Columbia, including regular and additional amounts for seniors, veterans and people with disabilities. It supports principal residences and may also apply to retroactive claims, low-income supplements and claims for eligible occupants or deceased owners.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 840 $
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
- Social Insurance Number
- Tax notice
- Jurisdiction number
- Roll number
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners who pay property taxes to a municipality or to the province if they live in a rural area.
- Property owners of eligible buildings or eligible land for the multiple home owner grant.
- Surviving spouses or relatives of a deceased owner in specified cases.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals claiming the home owner grant for themselves should not use the multiple home owner grant application.
- Properties registered to a First Nation are handled through the First Nation directly for an equivalent home owner grant benefit.
How to apply
- Apply online at gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant.
- Apply by voice recognition self-serve phone service by calling toll-free at 1-888-355-2700.
- Speak with an agent by calling toll-free at 1-888-355-2700, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, excluding statutory holidays.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are audited for up to 7 years.
- If an application is found to have received an amount not entitled, a Notice of Disentitlement is issued showing the outstanding balance and payment due date.
- If you appeal a Notice of Disentitlement, the payment must still be made in full by the due date.
- Applications may be reviewed after submission, and additional information or documents may be requested.
Additional information
- Applications are audited for up to 7 years.
- If a Notice of Disentitlement is issued, the outstanding balance must be paid by the due date even if an appeal is filed.
- For some cases, applications may be submitted retroactively for the previous tax year, with separate applications required for current and retroactive claims.
- Some documents are only required if requested after submission, including supporting documentation for disability-related claims.
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, including regular and additional amounts for seniors, veterans and people with disabilities. It supports principal residences and may also apply to retroactive claims, low-income supplements and claims for eligible occupants or deceased owners.
How much funding can be received?
Home Owner Grant Funds up to $840 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.
The applicant must live in B.C. and occupy the residence as a principal residence.
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