Frequently Asked Questions
What determines whether my application is approved for the program?
- eligibility
- rental history
What are my obligations as an applicant?
As an applicant, you are required to keep your file updated in order to be on the applicant list and maintain your eligibility status. It is your responsibility to notify the Saskatoon Housing Authority of changes as follows:
- to your address and/or telephone number
- changes in circumstances (i.e. household size, income, no longer wish to remain on the wait list).
How will I be contacted for an offer?
You will be contacted either by telephone or by letter so it is very important that you make sure that we always have a current phone number and address to reach you. If you do not have a telephone or cannot be reached during the day, it would be helpful for you to provide a contact number for someone who is available during the day that could pass a message to you.
What do I need to do after I accept an offer?
Forms will need to be completed by applicable utility companies. If you cannot have the utilities connected in your name, you will no longer qualify for the unit and the offer to rent will be withdrawn. If applicable, a security deposit will need to be paid.
What types of housing are available?
Saskatoon Housing Authority provides a range of quality housing such as apartments, rowhouses, townhouses, fourplexes, and semi-detached units.
What size of a unit will I be eligible for?
Number of bedrooms is based on the number and gender of dependents.
How long is my application kept on file?
Approved applications are kept on file for 6 months. Renewal applications are mailed to the last known address and if not returned, the application is cancelled.