Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.
Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.
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The Ministry of Social Services is distributing benefit payments for basic needs, basic maintenance, and special needs in person at service centres across the province.
If you receive your payment by direct deposit, you will receive it as usual in your bank account.
For more information visit Social Services Benefits Pick Up Information.
Saskatchewan Housing Benefit is a monthly benefit that helps eligible Saskatchewan renters with their shelter costs (rent and utilities). The Saskatchewan Housing Benefit is co-funded by the Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan under the National Housing Strategy.
The monthly amount renters are eligible to receive depends on their household size and the percentage of their income spent on shelter costs:
| Single and couples | Single or couple with one dependant | Single or 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 |
| Single and couples | Single or couple with one dependant | Single or couple with two or more dependants | ||||
| Annual Income Limit | $43,100 | $52,900 | $63,800 |
There are two additional SHB streams that provide financial support for people in vulnerable living situations: the Supportive Housing Stream and the Seeking Safety from Interpersonal Violence Stream.
Complete the Saskatchewan Housing Benefit application using one of the following options. Both applications are the same. You only need to complete one application.
Saskatchewan Housing Benefit Online Application
or
If you choose to apply using the PDF form, you can either fill out the application on your computer or print it and complete it by hand.
Once you have completed the PDF application, forward it along with all required documents to Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) by:
SHC will contact you if additional information is required. If you do not hear from SHC within 14 business days, please contact SHC at SaskHousingBenefit@gov.sk.ca or at 1-844-787-4177.
Please allow additional processing time if you are mailing your application.
For further information:
If you have any questions or would like more information, contact SHC toll free at 1‑844‑787‑4177 or by email at saskhousingbenefit@gov.sk.ca.
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