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Saskatchewan Housing Benefit

The Saskatchewan Housing Benefit is a monthly benefit that helps eligible Saskatchewan renters with their shelter costs (rent and utilities). The Saskatchewan Housing Benefit is co-funded by the Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan under the National Housing Strategy. 

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

The monthly amount renters are eligible to receive depends on their household size and the percentage of their income spent on shelter costs:

    Single and couples   Single or couple with one dependant   Single or couple with two or more dependants
Households that spend 35 to 45 per cent of their income on shelter   $175   $225   $275
Households that spend more than 45 per cent of their income on shelter   $225   $275   $325
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2. Eligibility

Renters are eligible for the benefit if they:

  • Spend 35 per cent 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:
    Single and couples   Single or couple with one dependant   Single or couple with two or more dependants
Annual Income Limit   $43,100   $52,900   $63,800

Renters are not eligible for the benefit if they:

  • receive support from another 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.

There are two additional SHB streams that provide financial support for people in vulnerable living situations: the Supportive Housing Stream and the Seeking Safety from Interpersonal Violence Stream.

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3. How to Apply

  1. Complete the Saskatchewan Housing Benefit Application:

    2. Both applications are the same. You only need to complete one application.

  2. Forward your completed application and required documents to SHC by:

Email: SaskHousingBenefit@gov.sk.ca
Fax: 1-306-798-3110
Mail: 11th floor - 1920 Broad St, Regina, SK, S4P 3V6

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4. Further Information

For further information:

If you have any questions or would like more information, contact SHC toll free at 1‑844‑787‑4177 or by email at saskhousingbenefit@gov.sk.ca.

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