Apply for a gender-based violence rent subsidy

Survivors of gender-based violence with low to moderate income can apply for the Canada-Yukon Housing Benefit Gender-Based Violence subsidy to find and keep safe housing.

When we receive applications, we:

• review them to see if they’re eligible; and
• send a letter to the applicant with details about their application and eligibility.

If the program becomes fully subscribed, we:

• continue reviewing applications; and
• put eligible applicants on a waitlist.

We will contact eligible applicants when there is space in the program.

Who is eligible for this subsidy 

To be eligible for the Canada-Yukon Housing Benefit Gender-Based Violence rent subsidy you must:

• have experienced gender-based violence;
• provide verification of gender-based violence form from a third-party verifier;
• be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident or refugee status;
• live in the Yukon;
• have an annual household income (combined income of all adults 19 or older who are living in the home) under the Affordable Household Income Limits;
• provide a current Notice of Assessment for all adults 19 years and older in the household; and
• provide a current residential tenancy lease agreement showing your monthly rent payment.

How to apply

1. Fill out the application form.
2. Attach the required documents:
   • The completed application form.
   • 1 piece of government issued photo identification for anyone 19 years and older.
   • 1 piece of government issued identification for anyone 18 years and older.
   • Notice of assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency for the most recent tax year for anyone 19 years old and over in your household.
   • ​A copy of your current lease agreement.
   • If you receive social assistance, a copy of your most recent budget sheet.
3. Submit your completed application form to Yukon Housing Corporation:
   • In person: Drop your application off at a local Yukon Housing Corporation office
   • Email: gbvhousingbenefit@yukon.ca
   • Fax: 867-393-7597
   • Mail:
     • Government of Yukon
       Yukon Housing Corporation
       Box 2703 (Y-1)
       Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6