Veteran Homelessness Program

About the Program

This program can provide rent supplements, utility payments, rental arrears, rental deposit assistance, and wraparound-support referrals to eligible Veterans and their families experiencing or at risk of homelessness in British Columbia and the Yukon. Through our Leave the Streets Behind program, Veterans can be provided with Apartment Kits.

For Veterans

Step 1 – Determine if you are eligible. You may be eligible if you meet the following:

  • You are a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces (Rangers or Reservists) or RCMP
  • You are currently homeless (including staying with friends, in a shelter or in a hotel) or at-risk of becoming homeless (your housing situation is going to end within 1 month)

Step 2 – Complete the application form:

Step 3 – Gather your supporting documents. You will need to include:

  • Proof of service documentation (if available)

Step 4 – Submit your application:

  • Online: Email your application and supporting documents to vhp@legionbcyukonfoundation.ca
  • By mail: Veteran Homelessness Program, #503 – 17665 66A Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3S 2A7
    Do not include any original documents with your application, only photocopies.

After You Apply:

After you apply, the Program Coordinator will contact you for next steps. At that time, you may be required to provide:

  • Banking information (for direct deposit)
  • Proof of rent or landlord agreement

For Landlords

We are always looking for private landlords to partner with across British Columbia and the Yukon.

Advantages for landlords:

  • There is a secure, predictable and timely payment of rent supplement each month
  • Financial assistance for rental arrears, rental deposits and utilities may be available

If you are a landlord with available space to rent, please contact the Program Coordinator.

The Veteran Homelessness Program is funded by the Government of Canada

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