The adaptations should directly address the permanent disability or diminished ability of the homeowner, tenant or household member. Find out what modifications are eligible or ineligible under the BC RAHA program.
BC RAHA accepts applications first-come, first-served, prioritizing complete ones. Application intake is ongoing until funding runs out, it renews on April 1 of each year. Find answers to common questions about the BC RAHA Program.
All adaptations will be assessed based on how they address a household member’s permanent disability or loss of ability. If it is not clear how the requested adaptations will help the household member maintain independence in the home the requested adaptations may not be approved, or medical documentation may be required. Some adaptations require an In-Home Assessment by an Occupational Therapist (OT), Physical Therapist (PT), or other medical professional.
The lifetime maximum funding per household is $20,000. Applicants are encouraged to consider the lifetime maximum when selecting adaptations to include on the application. Please carefully review your adaptations with your OT/PT/medical professional and prioritize them to ensure that you are making the best use of your potential rebate.
Ineligible property adaptations
- Replacement or maintenance of any deteriorated, substandard, leaking or inefficient items or systems (such as windows, roofs, and HVAC systems)
- Installation of a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) for energy efficient purposes
- Purchase or installation of any dehumidifier, humidifier, air conditioner and/or air purifier
- Purchase or installation of appliances, central humidifier, electronic air cleaner, electrostatic precipitator, ionizer, ozonator or other devices whether built-in or freestanding
- Extensions or conversions for any purpose other than specified, such as recreational space, hobby room, or office space
- Replacement of existing items that are unaffected or could be repurposed by adaptations such as vanities, medicine cabinets, kitchen counters, kitchen fans, bathroom fans, lights, sinks, or faucets
- Luxury materials such as granite, marble, or hardwood, or luxury items such as jetted tubs with therapeutic features. if the applicant wishes to select a luxury item, BC RAHA reserves the right to ask the applicant to have their contractor provide a second estimate for more modest materials. This second estimate will be used to determine the amount of the BC RAHA rebate and the applicant will be responsible for costs of work or materials that is beyond the scope of the program
BC Housing reserves the right to review and refuse any items that are not directly related to a permanent diminished ability or disability, considered to be a duplicate adaptation, or items which could be completed through a more cost-effective means.
Resources
Download the BC RAHA Homeowner application form.
Download the BC RAHA Landlord & Tenants application form.
Questions
Contact our office at 604-433-2218 or 1-800-257-7756.
Phone lines are open from Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm PST (Closed on Holidays).