The Saskatchewan Housing Benefit, delivered by Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC), helps eligible renters with their shelter costs (rent and utilities). The Saskatchewan Housing Benefit is co-funded by the Government of Canada and Government of Saskatchewan under the National Housing Strategy.

The Saskatchewan Housing Benefit is available to Saskatchewan renters who:

• pay 35 per cent or more of before tax household income on shelter costs;

• have less than $300,000 in household assets; and

• have an annual before tax household income at or below the Annual Income Limit:

Single/Couple

Single/Couple with One Dependant

Single/Couple with Two or More Dependants

Annual Income   Limit

$43,100

$52,900

$63,800

The amount renters receive is based on their household size and how much of their income they pay for shelter:

Single/Couple

Single/Couple with One Dependant

Single/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

Renters are not eligible for the benefit if they:

• receive support from another Government of Saskatchewan income assistance or training program (such as Saskatchewan Income Support, Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability, Provincial Training Allowance, Saskatchewan Rental Housing Supplement, etc.;

• rent from a housing authority under the Social Housing Program;

• are a sponsored newcomer to Canada; or

• are a full-time post-secondary student.

Shelter costs are the total amount a renter pays for rent and utilities. When applying, renters can claim their average monthly utility costs and their monthly rent that is on the lease agreement.

• Funding is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• The benefit is available for 12 months. Renters may continue to receive the benefit longer than 12 months if they remain eligible and funding is available.

• This funding does not apply to on-reserve housing, licesned facilities or rental housing not covered under

The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (not including co-operative housing).

Contact SHC by calling 1-844-787-4177, email SaskHousingBenefit@gov.sk.ca, or visit  

www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/housing-and-renting/renting-and-leasing/saskatchewan-housing-benefit