Financial Assistance Programs – Saskatchewan Housing Benefit
Provided by: Government of Saskatchewan - Social Services
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Service Description
A monthly benefit that helps eligible Saskatchewan renters with their shelter costs (rent and utilities). Monthly amount renters are eligible to receive depends on household size and the percentage of income spent of shelter costs.
- Households that spend 35 to 45 percent of their income on shelter are eligible as follows:
- Single and couples: $175
- Single or couple with one dependant: $225
- Single or couple with two or more dependants: $275
- Households that spend more than 45% of their income on shelter are eligible as follows:
- Single and couples: $225
- Single or couple with one dependant: $275
- Single or couple with two or more dependants: $325
Eligibility
Renters are eligible if they:
- Spend 35 percent or more of their annual before-tax household income on shelter costs (rent and utilities)
- Have less than $300, 000 in household assets, and
- Have an annual before-tax household income at or below: $43,100 for single or couple; $52,900 for single or couple with one dependant; or $63,800 for single or couple with two or more dependants
Renters are not eligible for the benefit if they:
- Receive support from a Government of Saskatchewan income assistance or training program
- Rent from a housing authority under the Social Housing Program
- Are a sponsored newcomer to Canada, or
- Are a full-time post-secondary student
Application Process
Documents Required
Documents required include:
- Annual Before-Tax Household Income (most recent Notice of Assessment or tax return and verification of any income that was not reported on tax return, such as veterans' benefits, income earned on reserve, income earned outside Canada or child support payments). Note: if you (or your spouse/common-law partner) did not file taxes last year, contact Saskatchewan Housing Benefit at 1-844-787-4177 or at SaskHousingBenefit@gov.sk.ca to learn about other documents you can use to declare your income.
- Rental Information (copy of rent receipt (last month) or your lease agreement
- Residency Information (if not a Canadian citizen, provide copies of documents pertaining to immigration status such as Permanent Residence card, Refugee Protection Claimant document, Notice of Decision, or Work Permit.
Toll-Free: 1‑844‑787‑4177
Saskatchewan Housing Corporation
Service Website
www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/housing-and-renting/renting-and-leasing/saskatchewan-housing-benefit
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Coverage Area
Saskatchewan
Languages Offered
English
Saskatchewan Housing Corporation – Regina
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Regina SK
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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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