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RAHA eligibility at a glance.

BC RAHA 2026 eligibility: household income under $134,140, liquid assets under $100,000, home value under regional limits, and a permanent disability or loss of ability lasting 12+ months.

BC RAHA eligibility (2026) requires: household income under $134,140, liquid assets under $100,000 (excludes RRSPs, home, vehicles), home value under regional limits (Victoria: $1,074,999, Nanaimo: $824,999, Comox: $749,999), and a permanent disability or age-related loss of ability expected to last 12+ months. Maximum rebate: $20,000 lifetime per household.

At a Glance

Quick eligibility check.

You may qualify for BC RAHA if ALL of these apply:

Income: Household income under $134,140 (gross, before taxes)

Assets: Liquid assets under $100,000 (TFSAs count, RRSPs don't)

Home value: Under regional limit (see below)

Disability: You or household member has permanent disability/loss of ability (12+ months)

Ownership: Own and occupy the home (or rent with landlord consent)

All criteria must be met

RAHA has no partial eligibility. You must meet every threshold to qualify. If you're over the limit on any single criterion, you don't qualify—but you may still claim federal HATC tax credits.

Income

2026 income limit: $134,140.

$134,140

Maximum gross household income (before taxes), province-wide.

What counts: Total gross income for everyone living in the home. Use Line 15000 from your Notice of Assessment.

No regional variation: Unlike home value limits, the income threshold is the same across all of BC—Victoria, Nanaimo, Comox, everywhere.

Indexed annually: The limit increases each year. The 2026 limit of $134,140 is up from previous years.

Assets

Asset limit: $100,000 liquid.

$100,000

Maximum liquid assets. This is the most common rejection reason for Vancouver Island seniors.

Excluded (don't count)

  • • Primary residence
  • • RRSPs
  • • RESPs
  • • RRIFs
  • • Vehicles
  • • Personal effects

Included (do count)

  • • Cash and savings
  • TFSAs
  • • GICs
  • • Non-registered investments
  • • Stocks and bonds
  • • Secondary properties

TFSA trap

Many Vancouver Island seniors exceed the asset limit without realizing it. TFSAs count as liquid assets—RRSPs don't. A $60,000 TFSA plus $50,000 in savings puts you at $110,000, over the limit. Consider your asset allocation before applying.

Home Value

2026 home value limits by region.

Based on BC Assessment value (not market value). Limits are set so roughly 60% of homes in each region qualify.

01

Capital Regional District

Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, Langford, Sidney

$1,074,999

02

Central Vancouver Island

Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Duncan, Ladysmith

$824,999

03

Courtenay & North Island

Comox Valley, Campbell River, Port Alberni

$749,999

BC Assessment vs. market value

Your BC Assessment value (from your annual property assessment notice) is typically lower than market value. Check your most recent assessment before assuming you're over the limit.

Disability

Disability or loss of ability requirement.

You or a household member must have a permanent disability or loss of ability that affects independence at home. This includes:

Age-related diminished abilities — Seniors 65+ with reduced mobility, balance issues, or strength loss automatically qualify

Physical disabilities — Mobility impairments, chronic conditions, post-surgery limitations

Progressive conditions — MS, Parkinson's, ALS, arthritis, and other conditions expected to continue

12-month duration requirement

The disability or loss of ability must be expected to last 12 months or longer. Temporary conditions (broken leg, post-surgery recovery under 12 months) typically don't qualify.

Other

Other requirements.

01

BC residency

Must be a BC resident and the home must be in BC.

02

Owner-occupied

You must own and live in the home. Investment properties don't qualify. Renters can apply with landlord as co-applicant.

03

No previous maxout

Lifetime limit is $20,000. If you've already received the full amount, you can't apply again.

04

Apply before starting work

You must receive approval before any work begins. Starting early disqualifies your entire application.

Don't qualify for RAHA?

If you're over the RAHA thresholds, you may still be eligible for:

Federal HATC — 15% tax credit on up to $20,000 of accessibility expenses. No income limit. Seniors 65+ or persons with disabilities.

BC Senior's Home Renovation Credit — 10% refundable credit on up to $10,000 of expenses. Seniors 65+ or persons with disabilities.

Learn about stacking these credits →

Last verified: January 2026. Eligibility requirements may change—always confirm with BC Housing for current guidelines.

Check your eligibility in detail

Our complete RAHA guide has an interactive eligibility calculator and full program details.

Read the complete guide