Saskatchewan Housing Benefit
Provided by: Government of Saskatchewan - Ministry of Social Services
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Service Description
A monthly benefit that helps eligible Saskatchewan renters with their shelter costs (including rent and utilities). Visit the website for details. The monthly amount you are eligible to receive depends on your household size:
- Single and couples: $150
- Single or couple with one dependant: $200
- Single or couple with two or more dependants: $250.
Eligibility
You are eligible for the benefit if you:
- Pay more than 40 per cent of your annual before-tax household income on shelter costs (rent and utilities)
- Have household assets less than $100,000
- Have an annual before-tax household income at or below:
$43,100 - Singles and couples
$52,900 - Single or couple with one dependant
$63,800 - Single or couple with two or more dependants
You are not eligible for the benefit if you receive income or housing support from a Government of Saskatchewan income assistance or training program, are sponsored newcomers to Canada or are a full-time post-secondary student.
Application Process
1. Complete the Saskatchewan Housing Benefit Application (PDF/Fillable forms available online.
2. Forward your completed application and required documents to SHC by email (SaskHousingBenefit@gov.sk.ca), Fax (1-306-798-3110), or mail (11th floor - 1920 Broad St, Regina, SK, S4P 3V6).
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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Mailing Address
Regina SK
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- Housing: Emergency Home Repairs
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Location Info
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon), 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Phone 1: 1-866-245-5758
Saskatoon Office
Phone 2: 1-800-667-7567
Regina Office
Fax: 306-798-3110
Business Line: 306-787-4177
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