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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.

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1. Benefits

The monthly amount you are eligible to receive depends on your household size:

Household size		Single and couples		Single or couple with one dependant		Single or couple with two or more dependants
Monthly Benefit Amount		$150		$200		$250

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2. 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:

Household size		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

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.

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3. How to Apply

Complete the Saskatchewan Housing Benefit Application:

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

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.