B.C. Housing
Sun
On Tuesday, the province will increase the Rental Assistance Program’s maximum monthly assistance benefits, introduce a $50 minimum monthly benefit and increase the rent ceiling used to calculate the amount of assistance a family will receive.
How old and new ceilings compare by region and family size:
Family of up to three: Metro Vancouver Other areas of B.C.
New $975 $900
Old $825 $700
Family of four or more:
New $1,100 $940
Old $875 $730
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