BC Fuel Tax Refund Program for Persons with Disabilities: Free, online. Who it's for: Age 16+; own, lease or have an ownership interest in a vehicle; disability confirmed by one of: B.C.
Categories: Disability, Financial Aid, Transportation
If you live with a disability and own or lease a vehicle, you may get back up to $500 a year in B.C. fuel tax. Signing up also lets you get 25% off ICBC Basic Autoplan insurance. ▸ Who can get this? • You are 16 or older • You own or lease a vehicle, or have an ownership interest in one • You can prove your disability with one of: B.C. Disability Assistance certification; a BCANDS letter; a Veterans Affairs letter showing a 100% disability pension; a CNIB letter about permanent sight loss; or a medical certification form ▸ What you get • Up to $500 back each calendar year for the one vehicle you register • A 25% discount on ICBC Basic Autoplan insurance ▸ How to apply 1. Register online or with form FIN 119. Include all your papers. 2. Wait for your registration letter (up to 4 weeks). Start keeping fuel receipts now. 3. Mail the refund form (FIN 472) with your original fuel receipts. ▸ What you need • Proof of disability (see above) • Your driver's licence number, or other government ID with your birth date and legal name • Appendix 3 (Vehicle Ownership Declaration) if you are not the registered owner • Power of attorney or representation agreement if you sign for someone else • Original fuel receipts showing the date, fuel type, litres, and seller's name and address ▸ Good to know • Send your refund application within 4 years of buying the fuel. • Apply about once a year. The smallest refund is $10. • Pre-paid or pre-authorized fuel receipts are not accepted. • You can only send receipts for fuel you bought (your name is on the invoice or card used). • Use assistive technology? Call for help filling in the forms.
Also known as: fuel tax refund gas tax refund disability FIN 119 FIN 472 ICBC disability discount persons with disabilities vehicle
Browse all categories | View map | Search resources
HelpKelowna
Community resources for Kelowna & West Kelowna