Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.

Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.

Google Translate Disclaimer

A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at:

Renseignements en Français

Where an official translation is not available, Google™ Translate can be used. Google™ Translate is a free online language translation service that can translate text and web pages into different languages. Translations are made available to increase access to Government of Saskatchewan content for populations whose first language is not English.

Software-based translations do not approach the fluency of a native speaker or possess the skill of a professional translator. The translation should not be considered exact, and may include incorrect or offensive language. The Government of Saskatchewan does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system. Some files or items cannot be translated, including graphs, photos and other file formats such as portable document formats (PDFs).

Any person or entities that rely on information obtained from the system does so at his or her own risk. Government of Saskatchewan is not responsible for any damage or issues that may possibly result from using translated website content. If you have any questions about Google™ Translate, please visit: Google™ Translate FAQs.

Seeking Safety from Interpersonal Violence Stream

The Saskatchewan Housing Benefit - Seeking Safety from Interpersonal Violence (Seeking Safety) Stream provides a simple flat-rate monthly benefit to help individuals fleeing interpersonal violence cover their rent and utility costs.

The Saskatchewan Housing Benefit (SHB) is delivered by Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) and co-funded by the Government of Canada and Government of Saskatchewan under the National Housing Strategy.

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1. Benefits

For eligible individuals, the monthly benefit amount depends on household size:

  Single or Couple Single or Couple
with One Dependant
Single or Couple with
Two or More Dependants
Monthly Benefit Amount $225 $275 $325
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2. Eligibility

Individuals may be eligible for the SHB Seeking Safety Stream if they are fleeing interpersonal violence and have made arrangements to live independently in the private rental market or a housing co-operative.

The Seeking Safety Stream is available by referral only. Please contact SHC or review the fact sheet under Further Information to find out if you are eligible to be referred for this benefit.

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3. Further Information

To learn more:
Download the Seeking Safety Fact Sheet

If you have 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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