Home Owner Grant

About the Home Owner Grant

• Tips for Claiming Your Grant

  Check if you're eligible and for which grant amount:

  • If you pay your taxes at your financial institution, submit your homeowner grant to the province separately; financial institutions do not accept homeowner grants.
  • To avoid a 10% penalty on the outstanding property tax balance, make sure you have submitted your claim to the province by the tax due date.
• Get Ready to Apply

  The best time to apply is after you receive your property tax notice in the mail and before your property tax due date.

  1. Wait to receive your property tax notice in the mail.
  2. Keep your property tax notice on hand. It has important numbers you’ll need to apply.
  3. Once applications open, you can apply quickly and easily online.
  4. If you’re unable to apply online, call us at 1-888-355-2700 for assistance.
• Home Owner Grant Eligibility

  There are two types of Homeowner Grants:

  • Basic Grant
  • Senior/Additional Grant

  You can only claim one type of homeowner grant.

  The amount of property tax you pay is dependent on which homeowner grant you’re able to claim.

  Basic Grant

  To be eligible for the basic homeowner grant, you must meet the Province of BC's criteria:

  • Be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant.
  • Ordinarily, reside in British Columbia.
  • Be a registered owner or eligible occupant of your home.
  • Have the home be your principal residence (where you live and conduct your daily activities).

  Eligibility Criteria for the Basic Homeowner Grant

  The grant does not apply to summer cottages, second homes, or rental properties.

  Senior/Additional Grant

  You might be eligible for an additional grant if you either:

  • Are 65 years old, or older
  • Have a disability
  • Receive a War Veteran’s Allowance

  If you qualify for an additional grant, you must provide supporting documents.

  Are you 65 years old, or older? Please provide your date of birth when claiming your grant.

  Eligibility Criteria for the Additional Homeowner Grant

  • The grant does not apply to summer cottages, second homes, or rental properties.
  • In 2021 the homeowner grant threshold of assessed or partitioned value is $1.525 million. The grant is reduced by $5 for each $1,000 above the threshold.

  If you qualify for the seniors or another additional grant, but the grant amount has been reduced or eliminated due to the $1.65 million threshold, you may still be eligible for the low-income grant supplement.

  If you have concerns about the threshold change, please contact the Province of BC's Home Owner Grant Administration Branch: hogadmin@gov.bc.ca or 1-888-355-2700.