Appliances/Furniture

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

Only one appliance/furniture item will 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, lift chair, microwave, television, and vacuum.
  • Applicants living with and/or renting from family/friends are considered for a bed and a lift chair.
  • Long-term care residents are considered for a television.
  • Lodge and designated assisted living residents are considered for a bed, television, and lift chair.

Primary Expenses

Includes purchase of an appliance and/or repair of an appliance.

Appliance New Used Notes
Bed $700 $200 includes mattress and frame
Dryer $500 $150 washer and dryer may be applied for together
Washer $600 $200  
Lift Chair $800 $500  
Refrigerator $800 $250   
Stove $900 $300   

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.

Appliance New Used Notes
Microwave $200 $75   
Television $400 $150   
Vacuum $300 $150