To be eligible you must meet all of the following: You are age 60 or older. You lived in BC the full, 12-month period before submitting your application. You, and your spouse you share a home with, meet Canadian citizenship requirements:   ​ Individuals with private sponsorship that has broken down People who applied for refugee status Individuals legally in Canada as permanent residents, not under sponsorship Canadian citizens not under sponsorship You pay more than 30% of your gross, before tax, monthly household income towards rent for your home. If you live in a trailer, this includes pad rental (manufactured home) that you own and live in.