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Canada and Yukon open 84-suite seniors’ supportive living community in Whitehorse
The Yukon’s first private seniors’ supportive living community has officially opened its doors.
Support for affordable housing projects in the Yukon available through sixth intake of the Housing Initiatives Fund
The Housing Initiatives Fund is taking applications to support affordable housing efforts. Those with eligible housing projects can apply by January 13, 2023.
Housing Summit brings together community partners to find solutions to address homelessness and build more homes in the Yukon
Yesterday, about one hundred people gathered for the Yukon - Together for Housing Summit that brought forward tangible actions to reduce homelessness and build more homes for Yukon
Government of Yukon and partners to meet at Housing Summit 2022
The Yukon Housing Summit 2022 will focus on finding innovative solutions to create more safe and affordable homes in the Yukon.
Newly complete Whitehorse Rapid Housing Initiative triplex
The Whitehorse triplex for vulnerable people in need of affordable housing solutions is now complete.
Yukoners affected by 2022 flooding can apply for flood relief
Yukoners affected by this year’s flooding can apply to the 2022 Flood Relief program.
Twelve new affordable homes built in Whitehorse
Local company 45358 Yukon Inc, with support from the Housing Initiative Fund, has completed building 12 new, energy-efficient affordable homes in Whitehorse.
Draft action plan aims to increase housing options and supports for Yukoners
A new draft action plan has been released with key actions that focus on increasing safe and affordable housing options in the Yukon.
Land transferred to the Council of Yukon First Nations for Indigenous women and children’s shelter
The Government of Yukon has transferred land to the Council of Yukon First Nations for an Indigenous women and children’s shelter.
Housing Action Plan progress report for 2019 to 2022 released
The Government of Yukon has released the fourth Housing Action Plan progress report that highlights housing initiatives in the #Yukon from April 2019 to March 2022.
Date modified: 2026-05-27