Description Provides funding for Yukon homeowners to repair or upgrade their principal residence.Three streams of funding: a grant for emergency repair for your home, a grant to improve the accessibility of your home and a loan to repair your home. Benefit Amount Eligibility Criteria Application Process 1. Complete a home repair program application. Please note, … Read more
Description As a social housing tenant in Yukon Housing Corporation housing, you can apply to have your rent reduced for up to 3 months. Benefit Amount Eligibility Criteria Application Process 1. Complete the application for temporary rent reduction. 2. Provide all documents to support your declared income and prove your loss of income. These documents … Read more
Description Will match Yukoners who are eligible for social housing with participating landlords. We pay the median market rent directly to the landlord and the tenant pays us 25% of their income. This program uses the same application form as Yukon Housing Corporation’s rent-geared-to-income (social housing) program. Benefit Amount Eligibility Criteria Application Process 1. Complete … Read more
Description If you have a chronic disease or a disability, you may be able to get help with some of your costs. You may be able to get help with paying for: Benefit Amount N/A Application Process HOW: Purchases outside Yukon If you buy anything outside Yukon, you must: For questions about the Chronic Disease … Read more
Description Respite care is temporary, short-term care of children with disabilities. Its purpose is to provide rest and relief to you, the parent. Benefit Amount Amount may vary Eligibility Criteria Eligibility: Application Process You hire a respite caregiver of your choice. Then, you and your social worker assess how many hours or days a month … Read more
Description Helps cover costs of prescription drugs and eye care for children aged 18 and under. This program is for low-income families. Benefit Amount Amount may vary Eligibility Criteria Eligibility: If you share the custody of a child, you will get 50% of the provincial payment that you would have received if the child lived … Read more
Description Add-on to the Canadian Child Benefit Benefit Amount Up to $68.33 per month per child Eligibility Criteria The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will use the information from your Canada child benefits (CCB) application to determine your eligibility for these programs. If you are eligible, the amount of your payments will be calculated based on … Read more
Description The Working UP program can help you: Benefit Amount Eligibility Criteria Benefits for: Application Process To start the process, speak with a case manager. They’ll help you create a plan and apply to the program. There’s no cost for this service. Find a Working UP case manager: Employment Central#202, 204 Black StreetWhitehorse, Yukon Y1A … Read more
Description The On-Reserve Income Assistance program can help you cover your daily living costs and access pre-employment supports if you live on reserve or are a Status Indian in Yukon. Benefit Amount Decided on a Case by Case basis Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for On-Reserve income assistance, you must: Application Process To apply for … Read more
Description Low-income senior’s income that increases your monthly income by $10 to $253.25. Benefit Amount Amount may vary Eligibility Criteria The Government of Canada calculates your monthly Yukon Seniors Income Supplement (YSIS) based on your Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) amount. Your GIS is calculated based on your income as declared in your tax return from … Read more
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