You are eligible for the Canada-Yukon Housing Benefit if:
- You are a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident or refugee status.
- You are a Yukon resident for at least 3 months.
- You are renting a house in Yukon and are not receiving any other housing benefit or subsidy.
- You have an annual household income under the Affordable Household Income Limits for the size of your unit.
- You have less than $100,000 in assets.
- You have filed an annual Canadian Income Tax Return.
- You have income from one of the following sources:
- Employment.
- Employment Insurance.
- Short-term Workers Compensation.
- Short-term disability.
- Alimony payments.
- Training Allowance.
- Old Age Security.
- Guaranteed Income Supplement.
- Pension income.
Documents listed in this section are examples of what can be included with your application. Please review the application instructions (How to Apply tab) to confirm the supplemental and required documents for this benefit.
Proof of housing situation
For example:
- letter from landlord about your housing situation
- eviction notice
- disconnection notice
- police report about an incident involving your housing
- moving company quote or invoice
- list of repairs needed in home
- list of expenses for renovations needed for independence in the home
- proof of home ownership (mortgage, property ownership)
Photo ID
For example:
- driver’s license
- passport
- other government-issued photo ID, such as a non-driver photo ID (Saskatchewan), British Columbia Services Card, Ontario photo card, General identification card (Nunavut), Voluntary ID (PEI), etc.
You will need to download and fill out the Canada-Yukon Housing Benefit application form.
You will also need to include the following required documents:
- One piece of government issued photo identification for all persons 19 years old and over in your household.
- One piece of government issues identification for all persons 18 years old and under in your household.
- A current Proof of Income Statement from the Canada Revenue Agency for every member of your household over 19 years old. To contact the Canada Revenue Agency call 1-866-426-1527.
- A copy of your current lease agreement.
You will then need to submit your completed application form and required documents to the Yukon Housing Corporation. You can drop your application off:
- In person at a local Yukon Housing Corporation office
- By email to [email protected]
- By fax to 867-667-3664
- By mail to
Government of Yukon
Yukon Housing Corporation
Box 2703 (Y-1)
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
You will receive a letter letting you know your application has been received.
For more information about the Canada-Yukon Housing Benefit, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-5712 or toll-free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408 extension 5759.