Housing – Seniors Education Property Tax Deferral Program
Provided by: Government of Saskatchewan - Social Services
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Service Description
Provides eligible applicants with a repayable loan for the education portion of their property taxes for their principal residence.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the program, applicant(s) must:
- be 65 years old or older in the current calendar year;
- own and occupy their home as their principal residence in Saskatchewan;
- have a total household income below $70,000 per year;
- maintain a minimum of 25 per cent equity in their home;
- have no writs or liens on the title of their home;
- have or be able to get all-risk property insurance for their home; and
- be in good standing (have no arrears, etc.) with Saskatchewan Housing Corporation and their municipality.
Application Process
Visit the website to download the application form and the Non Resident Borrower Form.
Email the completed form and required documents to repairstaff@gov.sk.ca or mail them to:
Seniors Education Property Tax Deferral Program
Saskatchewan Housing Corporation
11th Floor - 1920 Broad Street
Regina, SK S4P 3V6.
OR, apply in person at 1920 Broad Street, Regina.
Documents Required
- Non-Resident Borrower Form for every owner of the property listed on the application who does not live in the property as their primary residence;
- Copy of most recent Property Tax Notice showing no arrears;
- Proof of all-risk property insurance for the full replacement value of the home;
- Copy of last year's income tax return for all occupants of the home, including children 18+;
- Copy of Notice of Assessments for all occupants of the home;
- Copy of the most recent Income and Expense Statements if you have a business, rental, or farming income;
- Copy of lease agreement or other documents to verify rental income received, when you have a tenant;
- Copy of a most recent pay stub and letter of confirmation if you receive Veterans Affairs Disability Pension or Retirement Income Security Benefit;
- Copy of the court order or other documentation if an occupant paid or received child support or spousal support.
Fees
No cost.
Toll-Free: 1-800-667-7567
Business Line: 306-787-4177
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon), 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Email
Coverage Area
Saskatchewan
Languages Offered
English
Saskatchewan Housing Corporation – Regina
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Regina SK
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- Financial Assistance Programs – Saskatchewan Housing Benefit
- Housing – Home Repairs and Renovations – Emergency Home Repairs
- Housing – Seniors Education Property Tax Deferral Program
- Services for People with Disabilities – Home Repair Program – Adaptation for Independence
Location Info
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon), 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
Saskatchewan Housing Benefit: 1-844-787-4177
Toll-Free: 1-800-667-7567
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