BC Homeowner Master Directory – Websites & Resources (2025)

Free online access to the current BC Codes for building, plumbing, and fire.

What changed, when it took effect, and official bulletins/resources.

Check if your project needs a permit and how inspections work.

Before renovating: testing, documentation, and safe disposal steps.

Manage your account and view province‑wide outages and safety info.

Rebates, billing, and safety/outage resources for gas and some electric areas.

Province‑wide programs for home retrofits, heat pumps, EVs and more.

Search current home‑energy rebates; book free Energy Coach advice.

Home/strata/workplace Level 2 charger incentives and how to apply.

Active offers for insulation, heat pumps, windows, and more.

Federal interest‑free financing for eligible retrofits.

Grants to help low‑ to median‑income households switch from oil heat.

Reduces the property tax on your principal residence.

Financial help for accessibility upgrades that support independent living.

Most heat pumps are PST‑exempt—see the official bulletin.

Official site: laws, forms, policy guidelines, and dispute resolution.

Free legal information, guides, template letters, and workshops.

Free online courses on finding a home, tenancy law, and disputes.

Plain‑English legal info with step‑by‑step tenant/landlord guides.

Tools for rent increases, deposit interest, deadlines, and possession dates.

As of Jan 1, 2024: abatement employers licensed; workers trained & certified.

How to package and where asbestos is accepted in Metro Vancouver.

Practical tips to prevent, find, and safely clean small areas of mould.

Why radon matters, how to test, and when to mitigate (200 Bq/m³ guideline).

BC‑specific health info and next steps if your home tests high for radon.

Before/during/after checklists in multiple languages.

Official updates and links to EmergencyMapBC during active events.

Real‑time air quality readings and forecasted risk levels in BC.

Active wildfire map, statistics, and public bulletins for B.C.

Health guidance, masks/filters, and tips for cleaner indoor air during smoke events.

Where asbestos is accepted (Delta) and how to package/label it for drop‑off.

Regional example: double‑bagging, documentation, and site‑specific rules.

Provincial guidance for packaging, transport, and disposal of asbestos waste.

Federal consumer guide to what home insurance covers and doesn’t.

What earthquake coverage is (and isn’t) plus tips for preparedness.

Provincial regulator resources, alerts, and how to make a complaint.