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Independent Living BC Program
Subsidized assisted living with support services
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Prince George, British Columbia
Overview
Independent Living BC provides subsidized assisted living for seniors and people with disabilities. It supports housing with meals, housekeeping, personal care, and emergency response services, with residents paying 70% of after-tax income plus a hydro surcharge.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Prince George
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Assisted living housing with support services.
- Independent living in a private unit with meals and personal care support.
Documents Needed
- Health authority referral
- Assessment of health needs
- Residency Agreement
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Seniors
- People with disabilities
Who is not eligible
- People who do not meet the health authority’s criteria for assisted living.
- Individuals seeking direct application to an assisted living development.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Communities across B.C.
Processing and Agreement
- A health care worker or case manager assesses the applicant after referral.
- If eligible, the applicant is placed on a waiting list for a unit.
- When a unit becomes available, the applicant may be reassessed.
- Before moving in, the resident must sign a Residency Agreement.
- After move-in, health care workers may review whether the residence still meets the resident’s needs.
Additional information
- The program is a partnership between BC Housing, provincial health authorities, CMHC, and housing providers.
- Residency Agreement terms and conditions apply before moving in.
- The agreement is exempt from the Residential Tenancy Act.
- Residents may be contacted by health care workers after move-in to confirm ongoing needs.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Independent Living BC Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Independent Living BC Program. 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 Independent Living BC Program?
Independent Living BC provides subsidized assisted living for seniors and people with disabilities. It supports housing with meals, housekeeping, personal care, and emergency response services, with residents paying 70% of after-tax income plus a hydro surcharge.
How much funding can be received?
Independent Living BC Program Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Independent Living BC Program program?
To be eligible for the Independent Living BC Program program, you must:
Health authority referral required.
Health needs must be assessed.
Must qualify for assisted living.
What expenses are eligible under Independent Living BC Program?
Assisted living housing with support services.
Independent living in a private unit with meals and personal care support.
Who can I contact for more information about the Independent Living BC Program?
You can contact Municipality of North Cowichan by email at patientcarequalityoffice@northernhealth.ca or by phone at 250.565.5574.
Where is the Independent Living BC Program available?
The Independent Living BC Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Independent Living BC Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Independent Living BC Program is a Other Support