External Resources

The Columbia Valley Housing Society (CVHS)
CVHS is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating and managing rental housing across the Columbia Valley, including in Radium Hot Springs.

Website: cvhousingsociety.ca/

Phone: 250.341.4104

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
National housing agency with information on home buying, renting, maintaining your home, and housing research

Website: cmhc-schl.gc.ca

Phone: 1.800.668.2642

BC Housing
Provincial housing agency providing affordable housing options and rental assistance programs

Website: bchousing.org

Phone: 1.800.257.7756

Residential Tenancy Branch
Information and resources for both tenants and landlords about rights and responsibilities

Website: tenancy.gov.bc.ca

Phone: 1.800.665.8779

Financial Assistance Programs
Several federal and provincial programs provide financial assistance with housing costs, including:
• monthly rent supplements for low-income renters and families through Canada-BC Housing Benefit, RAP, SAFER)
• property tax relief through the BC Home Owner Grant
• first-time home buyer programs
• energy efficiency rebates through BC Hydro and FortisBC

For information about available assistance programs, call BC 211 by dialing 2-1-1 or visit bc211.ca to connect with housing support and community resources. You can also contact BC Housing at 1.800.257.7756 or CMHC at 1.800.668.2642.