Yukon Social Assistance - Shelter Allowance
This is last-resort help for basic living costs in Yukon. Shelter is one of the basics it covers, along with food, clothing, and utilities. Extra supports are also available. The exact rates are posted separately, so check with the program.
What you get
Monthly money for rent and basics
Who it's for
You qualify if you live in Yukon and do not have enough money to live on after looking at every other income source (this is a last resort).
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.
Can I get this?
You have a good chance if this sounds like you:
- You are not eligible if you leave Yukon, except for approved medical travel of up to 6 months
What to do next
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The fine print
More details about the money
Support is adjusted annually and depends on your situation, household size and where you live. Basic needs (Schedule A) may include food, clothing, utilities and shelter; extra support (Schedule B) may include transportation, phone, education costs, winter clothing and household items. Specific rates are published separately and were not quoted; treat dollar amounts as not stated.
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
People living in Yukon who do not have enough money to live on, after exploring all other possible sources of income (social assistance is a last resort). You are not eligible if you leave Yukon, except for approved medical travel or treatment up to 6 months. Governed by the Social Assistance Act.
Good to know
The structure (last-resort assistance; shelter included in Schedule A basic needs alongside food/clothing/utilities; Schedule B extra supports; annual adjustment; need-based) and the contact details (867-667-5674, incomesupport@yukon.ca, 3168 3rd Avenue) were confirmed from the live Yukon.ca page. Exact shelter rates are published at yukon.ca/en/social-assistance-rates and were not quoted, so dollar amounts are treated as not stated.
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