BC RAHA: The Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations Explained
The BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA) is a BC Housing program that gives eligible households rebates of up to $20,000 for adapting their home.
Who it is for
Eligible low-income households where someone has a permanent disability or loss of physical ability. According to BC Housing, homeowners may apply, and tenants and landlords may apply where the tenant has a disability or permanent loss of ability. Use BC Housing's online BC RAHA calculator to check whether you might qualify.
What it can cover
Adaptations must directly address the person's permanent disability or loss of ability. These can include accessibility changes such as ramps, bathroom adaptations and lifts. BC Housing lists the eligible adaptations on its website.
The important rules
- Get approval first. Do not complete the work before your application is approved. Once approved, you have 180 days from the written approval to complete the work.
- Some adaptations need an assessment from an occupational therapist (OT) or physical therapist (PT).
- It is a rebate, not an up-front payment.
- Funding is limited. Applications are accepted first-come, first-served until funding runs out, and intake renews on April 1 each year.
How we can help
We can give you a clear quote and a description of the work, which is the information you need for your application. We also work with clinicians, see for clinicians. We do not decide eligibility, BC Housing does, so always check the current rules with them.
Other funding
You may also qualify for the Home Accessibility Tax Credit, or other programs: WorkSafeBC, ICBC and Veterans Affairs Canada.