| Resource/Benefit | Description | How & When to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) | If you have stopped working because of COVID-19, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) may provide you with temporary income support. The CERB provides $500 a week for up to 16 weeks.
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application.html | Apply starting April 6, 2020
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application.html” |
| BC Hydro COVID-19 Relief Fund | If you or your spouse/partner have lost employment or have become unable to work due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for three months of bill credit based on your average consumption. | There is no rush to apply. Eligible customers can apply any time until June 30, 2020 to receive the credit. |
| ICBC Auto-Payment Deferral | Customers on a monthly Autoplan payment plan, who are facing financial challenges due to COVID-19, can defer* their payment for up to 90 days with no penalty. Payment deferral is also available for fleets. If your account is not up to date, you aren’t eligible to defer payments but we will work with you to find a mutually agreeable solution.
https://www.icbc.com/about-icbc/contact-us/Pages/covid-19.aspx | Apply for a deferral by 6pm at least one business day before your next payment is due.
https://onlinebusiness.icbc.com/eforms/dotcom/jsp/ACG398.jsp |
| Information for Landlords from LandlordBC | Information regarding how to best communicate with your tenants at this time and also best practices for managing and maintaining your rental units. Showing Tenanted Suites Common Areas, Elevator Usage, Guests, Rent Increases, Repairs and Maintenance, and what to say to your tenants. More info: https://landlordbc.ca/covid-19 | N/A |
| BC-Temporary Rental Supplement (BC-TRS) Program | The temporary rent supplement will provide up to $500 per month, paid directly to the landlord on behalf of the tenant. To be eligible, tenants must have experienced an income loss or reduction as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic, but do not qualify for existing rental assistance programs. | Your tenant may apply for this if they are eligible. The rental supplement program will be accepting applications in mid-April. |
COVID 19 Information for Tenants
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