Description
If you are a senior, a homeowner resident in Nunavut, and have an income of up to $100,000 per year, the Senior Fuel Subsidy (SFS) program can help offset the cost of heating your home.
Montant de la prestations
- Le montant peut varier.
Critères d’admissibilité
To be eligible for the Senior Fuel Subsidy (SFS):
- You must permanently reside in Nunavut.
- You must be 60 years of age or older.
- You must own and live in the home for which the subsidy is being requested.*
- You must meet the allowable established income threshold.
- You must NOT be in receipt of social assistance. own a home or rent a home at or above the rental rate threshold in Nunavut.
- You must occupy the home or rental unit in Nunavut as your principal residence.
- You must apply each year.
*Please note that:
Homeowner(s) with a total net income up to and including $75,000 may be eligible for a 100% fuel subsidy.
Homeowner(s) with a total net income greater than $75,000 and less than or equal to $100,000 may be eligible for a 50% fuel subsidy.
Homeowner(s) with a total net income greater than $100,000 are not eligible for the fuel subsidy.
Processus de demande
Your local Income Assistance Worker will help you in the application process.
The following documents will be required to complete the assessment:
Completed Senior Fuel Subsidy application form;
Senior Fuel Subsidy Statement & Authorization form;
Birth Certificate and Social Insurance Number for all individuals named on the home ownership documents.
Proof of home ownership (title, deed, or mortgage documents).
Income Tax Notice of Assessment from the previous year for all individuals named on the home ownership documents.
For help and information, contact your Income
Assistance Regional Office:
Kivalliq (Rankin Inlet): 867-645-5040 extension 1604 or 1-800-953-8516
Qikiqtani (Panniqtuq): 867-473-2615; 867-473-8800 or 1-800-567-1514
Kitikmeot (Cambridge Bay): 867-983-4082 or 1-800-661-0845