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Subsidized Housing Subsidized Housing is an affordable housing option for low-income British Columbians How to Apply for Subsidized Housing Step 1: Confirm Eligibility Applicants must live in British Columbia and each member of the household must be one of the following:    A Canadian Citizen. Individual lawfully admitted into Canada for permanent residence. Refugee sponsored by the Government of Canada or individual who has applied for refugee status. Eligibility for subsidized housing in Revelstoke:   People with disabilities who can live independently and receive a disability pension or are considered disabled for tax purposes. Seniors must be 55 and older. To be eligible for subsidized housing, the income must be below the Housing Income Limits (HILs). For a full list of the income limits and eligibility requirements visit: https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/ rental-housing/subsidized-housing Or contact B.C. Housing Interior Region office at: 290 Nanaimo Avenue West Penticton BC V2A 1N5 Telephone: 250 493-0301 Toll Free: 1 800 834-7149 Fax: 250 492-1080 Email: [email protected] FreeImages.com Content License-Marcelo Moura 10