BC Recovery Benefit
Online Application
Online applications open December 18, 2020.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/economic-recovery/recovery-benefit#apply
Phone Application
Support will be available by phone starting on December 21, 2020:
Phone: 1833-882-0020
Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 5 pm.
The BC Recovery Benefit (the benefit) is a one-time direct deposit payment for eligible families, single parents or individuals. Benefit eligibility is based on net income from your 2019 tax return. You must apply to receive the benefit. Applications open December 18, 2020.
Benefit rates
The amount you’re eligible for will be automatically calculated based on your income when you apply.
Families and single parents
- $1,000 for eligible families and single parents with a net income of up to $125,000
- The reduced benefit amount for eligible families and single parents with a net income of up to $175,000
Individuals
- $500 for eligible individuals with a net income of up to $62,500
- Reduced benefit amount for eligible individuals with a net income of up to $87,500
Eligibility
General eligibility criteria
Generally, the benefit is available to people:
- Residing in British Columbia on December 18, 2020
- Who are at least 19 years old on December 18, 2020, or meet specific eligibility criteria
- Who filed a 2019 Canadian personal income tax return, or meet specific eligibility criteria
- Who has a valid social insurance number, individual tax number or temporary tax number
If you receive a payment and we later determine that you’re not eligible for it, you will be required to repay it.
Note: If you’re applying for the family benefit, your spouse or common-law partner must also meet the general eligibility criteria.
Specific eligibility criteria
Please refer to the link below
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/economic-recovery/recovery-benefit#eligibility
How to Apply
What you need to apply
- Net income from your 2019 tax return
- Social insurance number, individual tax number, or temporary tax number
- Driver’s licence number
- If you have a B.C. driver’s licence, you must provide your driver’s licence number.
- Direct deposit information
- The benefit will only be issued by direct deposit. You must have an account with a Canadian financial institution to receive the benefit.
- If you’re on income or disability assistance and don’t have a bank account, a modified application will be available in the new year to help you apply for and receive the benefit.
- Be prepared to provide:
- Branch (transit) number
- Institution number
- Account number
Online Application
Online applications open December 18, 2020.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/economic-recovery/recovery-benefit#apply
Phone Application
Support will be available by phone starting on December 21, 2020:
Phone: 1833-882-0020
Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 5 pm.
