Housing
Family Housing
The Family Housing program provides well maintained rental housing for low-income households. Units consist of apartments, row houses, townhouses, fourplexes, and semi-detached units varying in size from two- to five-bedroom units. Most units are located on the west side of the river in Saskatoon. Placements are according to greatest need and availability of units. Pets are not permitted in any of our accommodations. There is no emergency housing.
We offer 2 programs that differ as follows:
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Fixed rent(also known as Affordable Housing) |
Rent based on income(also known as Social Housing) |
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How rent is determined
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Rents are a fixed rate slightly lower than average comparable market rent |
Rents are graduated based on a households' combined gross monthly income. Rent is approximately 25% of gross monthly income. |
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Eligibility |
The maximum family income limit is $52,000 per year.
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A household must have at least one dependent child and have a satisfactory rental history. |
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Other |
Security deposits are required. Depending on the property, there may be additional costs such as utilities and parking. |
Security deposits are not required. Depending on the property, there may be additional costs such as utilities and parking. |
Details on our Family Housing properties can be viewed via the Properties page.
The How to Apply page describes the process for participating in our housing programs. If you wish to apply for housing you will need to complete an application form. Our FAQ page provides answers to some common questions about our rental programs.