Yukon Rent-Geared-to-Income (Social Housing)
Yukon Housing Corporation offers subsidized housing where your rent is set at 25% of your total gross monthly income. It is for low-income Yukoners who cannot find affordable, suitable housing in the private market.
What you get
Monthly money for rent and basics
Who it's for
You qualify if you are a low-income Yukon resident who has lived there for 12 months in a row before applying, cannot find affordable, suitable private housing, have less than $100,000 in savings, have income under the current limit, and are in good standing with Yukon Housing Corporation.
This takes you to the official website
What to have ready
Documents they may ask for
- Government ID for everyone in your household, if available
- A copy of your lease or rent agreement
- Recent rent receipt, ledger, or proof of what you owe
- Recent pay stubs, benefit statement, or income proof
- ODSP, Ontario Works, CPP, OAS, or other benefit statement if you have one
- Recent bank statement, if the program asks for it
What to say when you call
“Hi, I found your housing support program and I want to check if I can apply. Can you tell me the current rules, documents needed, and the next step?”
Use the official page first, then call 211 if you are not sure where to start.
What to do next
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The fine print
More details about the money
Rent is calculated at 25% of your total gross monthly household (combined) income.
Amounts and eligibility change. Confirm the current figure with the program administrator through the official link before you rely on it.
The full eligibility rules
Low-income individuals, families or seniors who are Yukon residents and have lived in the territory for 12 continuous months before applying (credit may be given for previous Yukon residency), cannot obtain affordable and suitable housing on the private market, have less than $100,000 in assets, have household income under the current housing income limit thresholds, and are in good standing with Yukon Housing Corporation.
Good to know
25% of gross monthly household income, the 12-month continuous residency rule, the $100,000 asset limit, year-round application and the contact details were all confirmed by reading the live Yukon.ca page (date modified 2025-12-11). Corrected from the draft: the help line is 867-667-5759 (not 867-667-5712), and applications are submitted by mail, in person, or fax 867-393-7597 (the page does not offer email submission). Current housing income limit thresholds are set by the territory and change; verify with YHC before quoting eligibility to a household.
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