Home owner grant information for veterans

Last updated on May 15, 2024

The home owner grant reduces the amount of property taxes you pay each year on your principal residence.

Most veterans can apply for the home owner grant as a:

Grant supplements for veterans

If you have an adjusted net income of $32,000 or less you may qualify for a:

Surviving spouses of veterans who received war veterans allowance

You may qualify for a higher grant amount, if you:

  • Are the surviving spouse of a veteran who received a War Veterans Allowance
  • Are under 65 years of age
  • Meet the same requirements for the home owner grant for seniors, except the age limit criteria
Claim last year's grant

If you qualified for the grant last year and didn’t apply, you may be able to claim the grant retroactively.

Are you 65 or older?

If you’re 65 or older in the current year, you can apply for the higher grant as a senior instead.

When you apply as a senior, you don’t need to provide additional documentation.

Contact information

Contact us if you have any questions about the home owner grant.

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1-888-355-2700
Mailing
PO Box 9446 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria BC V8W 9V6