Insights: Are rents really going down in B.C.?
February 10, 2026
Are B.C. rents really dropping? New data shows declines in asking rents, but most tenants aren’t seeing meaningful relief yet.
Category: Renters
The Power of Eviction Prevention: How BC Rent Bank Saves Renters and Government $27.5M
March 4, 2025
Did you know that for every dollar invested in BC Rent Bank, there is a return of $5 in savings for renters and the government?
BC Rent Bank’s 2021-2022 Impact Report Out Now
June 3, 2022
BC Rent Bank’s 2021–2022 Impact Report highlights expanded province-wide access, helping renters maintain housing and prevent homelessness.
B.C. becomes first province to provide 100% rent bank coverage
November 23, 2021
B.C. becomes the first province with 100% rent bank coverage, providing interest-free loans to help renters stay housed and avoid eviction.
Vancity Community Foundation Receives Provincial Grant To Help Expand Access To Community Rent Banks
June 10, 2019
B.C. grants $10M to Vancity Community Foundation to expand rent banks, helping renters access emergency loans and avoid eviction.