Rental Assistance That Works: RAP and SAFER Programs

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Let's Talk Housing: A Podcast by BC Housing

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British Columbia is in the grips of a housing affordability crisis decades in the making. The Province has an ambitious plan to tackle the crisis through the largest investment in housing affordability in B.C.’s history. Tasked with building tens of thousands of homes in hundreds of communities is BC Housing, the agency responsible for developing, managing, and administering a wide range of subsidized housing and homelessness services across the province. BC Housing doesn’t do this alone, they work with hundreds of partners. In this podcast, you’ll hear from those tackling the crisis head on.

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Rental Assistance That Works: RAP and SAFER Programs

Let's Talk Housing: A Podcast by BC Housing

22 minutes

2 months ago

Rental Assistance That Works: RAP and SAFER Programs

*This episode was filmed during Minister Kahlon’s tenure as Minister of Housing.

In this episode of Let’s Talk Housing, we take a closer look at two programs that are helping British Columbians stay housed—the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) and the Rental Assistance Program (RAP).

These impactful supports provide monthly rent subsidies to seniors and low-income families, easing financial pressure and creating more room for stability, health, and dignity. We’ll explore how these programs work, who they’re designed for, and why they matter, especially in today’s housing landscape. We’ll also highlight the recent changes to the programs that allow more people to qualify for these benefits, as well as increased subsidies to keep up with inflation.

At a time when affordability remains a major concern, this episode highlights how targeted government support can create meaningful, measurable change—helping people not just stay afloat but move forward.

Guests:

· Ravi Kahlon, Former Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, British Columbia

· Alison Silgardo, CEO, Seniors Services Society of B.C.

About:
To learn more about BC Housing’s RAP and SAFER programs, visit:
Shelter Aid For Elderly Renters (SAFER) | BC Housing

RAP/SAFER Clients: Annual Reapplication and Updates | BC Housing

Learn more about the Seniors Services Society of B.C. here: Supporting vulnerable adults 60 years+ | Seniors Services Society

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