Welfare — Moving Costs
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Moving Costs
Do you need to move into a new place, but can’t afford
moving expenses?
Do you need money to pay for a moving company? Under
some conditions, Welfare may pay up to $500 for moving costs
if you use a licensed moving company or truck rental company.
You may be able to get money for moving costs if:
•you are moving for medical reasons (e.g., to be closer to a doctor or hospital for treatment).
•the Health Department says your place is unfit or unsafe to live.
•your place has been destroyed (e.g., from fire or water damage).
•your place is going to be torn down.
•your place has been sold and you have been given notice to move.
•you are moving to start a new job.
•you are moving out of province to live with family or other supports/caregivers.
•you are moving to a much cheaper place.
•your family size has changed, and you need a larger or smaller place.
•you are being abused, harassed, or threatened by a landlord or others where you live.
Step A
Step D
•Get three written estimates from licensed
moving companies or truck rental companies.
•If your Worker says “yes”, Welfare will pay
the moving or rental company directly.
Step S
•Make sure you give your Worker a copy of
the completed and signed delivery bill
after your move.
•Call your Welfare Worker or go to the
Welfare office.
•Tell your Worker why you need to move
and your moving date.
•Explain that you will need money to pay
for movers or a truck rental.
Tip<
There may be other
reasons why Welfare
might pay your
moving expenses.
To find out, call a
Positive Living Access
and Assistance worker
before talking to your
Welfare Worker.
Step F
•If your Worker says “no”, call a Positive
Living Access and Assistance worker at
604.893.2223.
•Give your Worker the estimates for moving costs and say when you will need the
money to pay the movers.
•You may be asked to bring other information to this appointment.
•Ask your Worker for a photocopy of your
papers for your records.
Positive Living BC Access & Assistance Services March 2013
For more information,
please contact a
Positive Living BC Access &
Assistance Services
at 604.893.2223