Supportive Housing Stream
The Saskatchewan Housing Benefit – Supportive Housing Stream provides a monthly benefit to renters who receive support services that help them maintain stable housing. This benefit stream is intended to be used toward shelter costs (rent and utilities). Support services must be provided by a housing provider or service organization approved by Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC).
The Saskatchewan Housing Benefit (SHB) is delivered by SHC and co-funded by the Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan under the National Housing Strategy.
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 |
2. Eligibility
Clients must reside in a supportive housing rental unit and receive eligible support services, which may include:
- individual and family counselling;
- mental health counselling;
- mental health support;
- addictions counselling;
- addictions management support;
- family support services (e.g. parenting skills, child development, reunification, family planning);
- elder support;
- adult mentoring;
- life-skills training;
- education;
- vocational and employment support;
- home visits;
- programs for people with a physical or cognitive disability; or
- referrals to additional community support services.
The SHB Supportive Housing Stream is available by referral only, through organizations approved by SHC. Please contact SHC to find out if your supportive housing organization is eligible to make referrals for this benefit.
3. Further Information
To learn more:
Download the Supportive Housing Fact SheetIf 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.