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New housing partnership to support Yukon First Nations and Indigenous women and children
Six new homes in Whistle Bend will provide safe, stable, second-stage transitional housing for Yukon First Nations and Indigenous women and children seeking to transition from temporary shelters.

Spring update on construction of 34-unit residence in Dawson
The Government of Yukon is advancing affordable, accessible homes in Dawson.
The Government of Yukon invests $3.7 million to build 37 new affordable homes across the Yukon
The Government of Yukon is investing nearly $3.7 million to help build 37 new affordable homes in five Yukon communities through the latest intake of the Housing Initiatives Fund. The funding supports 10 projects, including shovel-ready builds and early-stage concepts.
Government of Yukon to launch new program for first-time home buyers
The Government of Yukon is launching a new loan program to support Yukon home buyers with down payments on their first homes.

Statement from Premier Pillai on housing initiatives underway
Premier Pillai offers a progress update on Government of Yukon housing initiatives.
Government of Yukon releases second progress update on Auditor General of Canada’s 2022 housing recommendations
The Yukon government is addressing housing challenges for vulnerable Yukoners.
105 new affordable homes coming to the Yukon
The governments of Canada and Yukon, alongside the City of Whitehorse and Da Daghay Development Corporation, are investing over $37 million to build 105 new affordable homes in Whitehorse.
Government of Yukon releases Rapid Response to Homelessness report
The Government of Yukon has taken steps to address homelessness.
Government of Yukon launches eighth intake of Housing Initiatives Fund
The Government of Yukon has opened applications for the eighth Housing Initiatives Fund, committing up to $4 million to support the development of affordable housing across the territory.
Statement from Premier Pillai on housing investments in Watson Lake
Premier Ranj Pillai has issued a statement on the new Elders Complex and housing investments in Watson Lake.