Appliances/Furniture

Guideline - only one of each allowed appliance/furniture type is considered in a lifetime.

Only one appliance/furniture item will normally be considered in a benefit year. Funding may be provided for new or used appliances.

Your type of residence determines which appliances/furniture items you can apply for:

• Homeowners and mobile homeowners are considered for all appliances/furniture.
• Renters are considered for a bed, microwave, television, and vacuum.
• Applicants living with and/or renting from family/friends are considered for a bed.
• Long-term care residents are considered for a television.
• Lodge and designated assisted living residents are considered for a bed and television.

Primary Expenses

If the appliance has already been purchased, provide a copy of the receipt. The following are maximum amounts. You must submit either an estimate or receipt with your request for assistance.

All appliance/furniture amounts include GST, delivery and installation/hook-up.

Secondary Expenses

Includes purchase of an appliance only. Does not include repair of an appliance.