Did you know there is a rebate for seniors that could help you get a brand-new accessible shower? The BC Housing Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA), also known as RAHA, is designed to help seniors and people with limited mobility live in safety and comfort in their own homes. And you don’t need to be a homeowner-RAHA is also available to renters.
If you’re eligible and live in the Greater Vancouver or BC Lower Mainland region, ORCA HealthCare can guide you through the application process and help you continue to enjoy independent living in your home for years to come.
Who qualifies for RAHA?
To qualify, you or a member of your household must have a disability or permanently diminished ability. You must live in BC and your home’s BC Assessment Value must be below the Home Value Limit for your area. In addition, you must have a household annual gross income of under $120,990.00 and assets of under $100,000.00. Assets include cash, stocks, bonds, and property other than your home, but exclude RRSPs, RRIFs, and vehicles.
For a full list of requirements, please visit https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/BC-RAHA/homeowner.
Our friendly team here at ORCA has assisted many satisfied clients through the RAHA application process and is always happy to answer any questions about the available grants for B.C. seniors. Please feel free to give us a call at 604-733-2656 to discuss your eligibility.
What does RAHA cover?
If eligible, you could receive between $8700 and $9,500 to spend on accessible bathroom renovations. This covers the majority of the cost of a fully accessible ORCA shower, customized to your own needs and preferences. Additionally, Choose the shower size that perfectly fits in with your existing bathtub dimensions and select safe bathing accessories that will allow you to shower safely and in comfort.
What can ORCA offer?
We have years of experience in supplying and installing high-quality and attractive accessible showers – working with many RAHA clients and are experts in the program! Also, we can help you every step of the way, from checking your eligibility and assisting with your application to installing your dream bathroom. Whether your priority is a low-curb shower for easy access or a shower seat for comfortable bathing, we’ve got you covered.
Shower Installation Process
We have years of experience in supplying and installing high-quality and attractive accessible showers – working with many RAHA clients and are experts in the program! Also, we can help you every step of the way, from checking your eligibility and assisting with your application to installing your dream bathroom. Whether your priority is a low-curb shower for easy access or a shower seat for comfortable bathing, we’ve got you covered.
We’ll start by taking out the existing bathtub and wall surround before preparing the bathing pocket for the new shower.
Our licensed plumbers will complete the tub-to-shower drain conversion and install the new shower valve. Next, the shower pan and walls are installed.
This is the exciting part when it all starts coming together! We’ll work closely with you to ensure grab bars and any other aids are in the perfect position for you. We’ll also add the finishing touches, leaving you with a beautiful, accessible shower.
Our friendly and professional installation team will aim to cause minimum disruption and will remove all waste as they work, leaving you with a spotless new bathroom to enjoy.
What if I’m not eligible for RAHA?
Even if you’re not eligible for RAHA, there is other government assistance for seniors and those with a permanent disability. You can also read more about home renovation tax credits for seniors here:
British Columbia Government:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/income-taxes/personal/credits/seniors-renovationCanadian Government:
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/programs/about-canada-revenue-agency-cra/federal-government-budgets/budget-2022-plan-grow-economy-make-life-more-affordable/home-accessibility-tax-credit.html
Since 2006, ORCA HealthCare, a family-owned business in Vancouver, has been supplying and installing walk-in showers for BC residents, along with facilitating the BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations. We work with many RAHA clients so are experts in government funding for seniors.
Moreover, get in touch today about your walk-in shower rebate! Funding is limited and given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Call Joselle or Rey at 604-733-2656 to book a FREE bathroom assessment.
You can also email us at: info@orcahealthcare.com
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Written by: Jenny Leigh
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