Shelter Aid For Elderly Renters (SAFER)

SAFER 란 지난번에 올린 렌트 보조 혜택에 해당 되시지 않는 분들을 위한 혜택입니다. 자격 기준을 먼저 참고해 주세요. 도움이 필요하신분들은 연락 주세요. John Song (jsong@dcrs.ca ; 604-597-0205 ext. 4307)

You may be eligible for SAFER if you meet all of the following conditions:

1.     You are age 60 or older.(60세 이상)

2.     You have lived in British Columbia for the full 12 months immediately preceding your application. (SAFER신청 시점을 기준으로 12개월 동안 BC에 살아야 함)

3.     You and your spouse (with whom you are living) meet the citizenship requirements. (시민권자 / 영주권자/ 피난민/ 그리고 스폰서쉽이 끊어진 경우)

4.     You pay more than 30% of your gross (before tax) monthly household income towards the rent for your home, including the cost of pad rental for a manufactured home (trailer) that you own and occupy. (하우스 인컴의 30% 이상을 렌트비로 지출할 때)

You will not be eligible  if any of following are true:

·         You are under age 60.

·         You live in subsidized housing or a residential care facility funded by the Ministry of Health.

·         You live in co-operative housing and are a shareholder.

·         You or your family receive income assistance through the B.C. Employment and Assistance Act or the Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act (excluding Medical Services only).

·         You or your spouse (if applicable) are in Canada under a private sponsorship agreement that is still in force.

·         You do not live in British Columbia.

·         You have not lived in British Columbia for the full 12 months immediately preceding your application.

·         You do not meet the Citizenship requirements.

·         Your gross monthly income exceeds the following:

Once you have confirmed your eligibility, the next step is to complete an application form