Starting in 2021, residents in municipalities no longer apply for the home owner grant through their municipal office. Everyone now applies directly to the province using a new online system that’s easy to use and will process applications faster.

IMPORTANT: To avoid penalties, owners are required to apply annually for the home owner grant prior to the property tax due date. The home owner grant is a form of payment and is subject to the property tax due date.

To qualify for the home owner grant, you must:

• be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
• live in BC, and
• occupy this residence as your principal residence

You may qualify as a homeowner who is:

• Regular home owner grant
  • Under 65 years of age
• Additional home owner grant
  • A senior (age 65 or older in the calendar year)
  • A War Veteran
  • A person with disabilities
  • A person living with a spouse or relative with disabilities
  • A spouse or relative of a deceased owner

Claim your Home Owner Grant

Home Owner Grants are now claimed through the Province of BC by completing an online form or by calling 1-888-355-2700.