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Associations
https://www.bcmho.ca The Voice for Manufactured Home Owners in British Columbia since 1971. This is a very informative site and a great resource for more information about living in a manufactured home park.
Federal Government
Benefits for Seniors in Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/campaigns/seniors.html
Province of British Columbia Acts and regulations
Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act
Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Regulation [includes amendments]
A Guide for Manufactured Home Park Landlords & Tenants in British Columbia A plain language guide to the Act
Province of British Columbia Assistance Programs
BC Seniors Guide
BC publishes a comprehensive 170 page booklet/guide for Seniors that can help British Columbians with the information they need as they age. It includes information on provincial and federal programs, with sections on benefits, health, lifestyle, housing, transportation, finances, safety and security and other important services you can download a PDF here https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/about-seniorsbc/seniors-related-initiatives/bc-seniors-guide
All of the items listed here and many more are listed and explained in that booklet.
BC Housing- Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters. this is based on your rent and household income, anyone in the Park with a gross income of less than $28000/ yr should look into this.
You may be eligible for S.A.F.E.R. if you meet all of the following conditions:
- You are age 60 or older.
- You have lived in British Columbia for the full 12 months immediately preceding your application.
- You and your spouse (with whom you are living) meet the citizenship requirements.
- 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.
Follow the Link to BC Housing for more information on how to apply.
B.C. Benefits Connector – Province of British Columbia for Seniors
Many Programs are available for seniors in BC. Some are available starting at age 55. See the following link
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/home/benefits#seniors
Property tax relief
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/home/benefits#property-tax-relief
Tax Deferment Program:
The Tax Deferment program is a loans program available to eligible B.C. homeowners. It allows you to defer your current year property taxes. This applies a restrictive lien against your property, for tax deferment purposes, a charge registered on title that prohibits changes to title except when certain conditions are met.
Fees If you applied for or renewed the Regular Program, a fee is added to your account. This fee is not required to be paid at the time of your application.
- $60 for new applications
- $10 for renewals
For further information:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/property-taxes/annual-property-tax/property-tax-deferment-program
handiDART and Taxi Saver information BC Transit information about the Taxi Saver Program for HandiDART users.
The City of Langford
Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Policy POLICY NO: 3030-00-1 – Mobile Home Park Land Use
CRD Bylaw 377 This bylaw is effective as of the 26 of October 1977 and is not enforceable on Parks created before that time. This is the only actual Bylaw I have found pertaining to Mobile Home parks, that is on the books for the City of Langford.
Medi Lend – Provides medical equipment loan services to individuals with injuries that require short-term use at the Priory. 567 Goldstream Avenue Victoria 250-478-5373