Apply for housing support through the gender-based violence program

Survivors of gender-based violence with low-to-moderate income can apply for the Canada-Yukon Housing Benefit Gender-Based Violence (CYHB-GBV) program.

The program helps with housing costs so you can secure or maintain safe housing. Depending on your needs and eligibility, you can apply for a grant, subsidy or both.

Get help to secure safe housing

Housing grant

The Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition administers the CYHB-GBV grant. This housing grant provides short-term financial support to help you secure or maintain safe housing after experiencing gender-based violence.

You can use the grant for:

• a damage deposit;
• first and last month’s rent;
• moving costs;
• lock changes;
• minor repairs; and
• other expenses needed to secure or maintain safe housing.

Learn how to apply by visiting the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition (YAPC).

Get help to maintain housing

Housing subsidy

Yukon Housing Corporation administers the CYHB-GBV subsidy. This housing subsidy helps pay monthly housing costs.

You can use the subsidy for:

• rent or mortgage payments;
• any long-term housing, including rent-geared-to-income units; or
• up to 18 consecutive months, with the amount decreasing by 10 per cent each month after the first 12 months.

Eligibility 

To be eligible for the housing subsidy, you must:

• live in the Yukon;
• have experienced gender-based violence;
• complete the verification of gender-based violence form from a third-party verifier (see the application form);
• be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident or refugee status;
• 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

To apply for the housing subsidy, you must:

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: [email protected]
   • Fax: 867-393-7597
   • Mail:
     Government of Yukon
     Yukon Housing Corporation
     Box 2703 (Y-1)
     Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6

What happens after you apply

When we receive applications, we:

• review it for eligibility; and
• send you a letter with details with the outcome.

If the program becomes fully subscribed, we:

• continue reviewing applications;
• put eligible applicants on a waitlist; and
• will contact eligible applicants when there’s space in the program.