Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER)

SAFER is a BC Housing Program which provides direct cash assistance to eligible residents of BC who are seniors, aged 60 or over, not on income assistance and who pay over 30% of their gross (before taxes) income for rent for their unsubsidized home. 

For more information, detailed restrictions and eligibility requirements and an application form, call or go to the website.

Go to Resources (below) to download the SAFER Brochure.

Address / Contact Info

BC Housing
101 - 4555 Kingsway Burnaby, BCV5H 4V8

Phone Numbers

Toll-free: 1-800-257-7756
Phone: (604) 433-2218
Fax: (604) 439-4729

Hours of Operation

Office: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Closed on holidays

Web Links

Forms and Resources

Location Map

This program was last updated on: 05 Apr 2024.