Saskatchewan Housing Corporation

Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) is a crown corporation owned by the Government of Saskatchewan, founded in 1978, to fund social housing, provide grants and other incentives for low-income and rental housing development within the province.[1] In 2010, SHC supported 23,500 social and affordable rental housing units and an addition 5,400 special-purpose housing (e.g. group homes and special needs) units.[2] The corporation primarily executes its mandate by funding programs and initiatives undertaken by 450 local community organizations, mostly local municipal housing authorities. Corporation staffing functions are primarily provided by the Ministry of Social Services under contract to the corporation.

Saskatchewan Housing Corporation
TypeCrown Corporation
IndustryHousing
Founded1978
HeadquartersRegina, Saskatchewan, Canada
ProductsHousing
Websitewww.socialservices.gov.sk.ca/housing

In response to increased population growth, SHC developed a new strategic plan to increase market rental housing in the province and enhance home ownership for low-income families.[3]

References
  1. "The Saskatchewan Housing Corporation Act; Chapter S-24 of The Revised Statutes of Saskatchewan" (PDF). Queen's Printer. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
  2. "2010 Annual Report, Saskatchewan Housing Corporation - An Agency of Social Services" (PDF). Saskatchewan Ministry of Social Services. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
  3. "Press Release - HOUSING STRATEGY FOR SASKATCHEWAN RELEASED". Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
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