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Emergency Home Repairs

The Emergency Repair Program offers financial assistance to help homeowners with low incomes complete emergency repairs to make their homes safe.

  1. Benefits
  2. Eligibility
  3. How to apply
  4. Further Information
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1. Benefits

Eligible homeowners may receive up to $12,000 to complete emergency repairs to make their home safe.

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2. Eligibility

Homeowners are eligible if they:

  • own the property to be repaired and occupy it as their primary residence;
  • require an urgent repair to their property (e.g. replacing a furnace during the winter months); and
  • have an annual household income and household assets at or below the limits established by Saskatchewan Housing Corporation.

Important:

  • Repairs completed before receiving written approval from Saskatchewan Housing Corporation do not qualify for assistance.
  • The homeowner is responsible for all costs greater than the approved amount.
  • Once approval is granted, work must be completed within three months.
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3. How to apply

1. Gather the documents needed to accompany your application:
  • property tax notice;
  • asset declaration form; and
  • proof of household income.
2. Download the Emergency Repair Program Application Form.
3. Complete the application form.
4. Mail or deliver the application form and required documents to:

Saskatchewan Housing Corporation
11th Floor, 1920 Broad Street
REGINA SK  S4P 3V6

Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. weekdays.

OR, email them to repairstaff@gov.sk.ca.

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4. Further Information

The Emergency Repair Program is jointly funded by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Saskatchewan Housing Corporation.

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