Fraser Valley Rent Bank - Emergency Loans and Grants
Financial and Housing / Shelter
Provided by Mennonite Central Committee BC (MCC BC)
Provides one-time emergency loans and grants for families in the Fraser Valley who are at risk of losing their homes.
The Fraser Valley Rent Bank provides one-time emergency loans and grants for families and individuals who are at risk of losing their homes. Loans are provided to pay for security deposits, utility deposits, and arrears and rent, with a maximum loan repayment period of 24 months. Participants also have the opportunity to build knowledge and skills in effective money management. In order to be considered for a loan or grant, an applicant must:
- Permanently reside in Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Hope, Agassiz or Harrison Hot Springs
- Have 2 pieces of ID (one must be government-issued)
- Agree to a personal financial position assessment (full disclosure)
- Have a consistent source of income
- Unable to access any other form of government assistance for housing
- Be paying market rates (not subsidized)
- Have rental costs that do not exceed the ongoing ability to rent
- Not be more than one month in arrears
- Not have any other loans in process
To apply, contact the MCCBC or fill out the rental assistance form below.
604-851-7726
Public email: fvrap@mccbc.ca
Website: https://mcccanada.ca/learn/more...
Service is available in English.
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Mennonite Central Committee BC (MCC BC):
- New Foundations Program - A Financial Literacy, Job and Life Skills Program for Newcomers
- Refugee and Newcomers Assistance Program
Availability
Service area: Abbotsford, Agassiz, Chilliwack, Hope, Mission
Ways to Access
- Includes the provision of funding
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