Canada British Columbia Housing Benefit (CBCHB) Program Framework 2024

This framework outlines the key elements, standards and guidelines of the CBCHB program and defines the roles and responsibilities of BC Housing and its partners in the delivery and management of the program. [...] It ensures the program is accountable to the Providers and Recipients by providing for the equitable distribution of the Housing Benefits in a fair and consistent manner. [...] The community partner will enter into a CBCHB Agreement with BC Housing as the Provider who will pay the Housing Benefit directly to the Recipient. [...] In both cases, the Recipient can provide consent to have the Housing Benefit paid to the landlord directly, with the ability to revoke the consent at any time. [...] Vincent Tong Chief Executive Officer BC Housing 6 CBCHB Program Framework – April 2024 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Adjusted Rent – The amount used to calculate the Housing Benefit and is the lesser of the actual rent paid (plus the heat allowance where applicable) or the rent ceiling, based on household size and location in the province, as established by BC Housing from time to time.