Yukon Housing Corporation

Community Housing Studies Executive Summary

The Yukon Housing Corporation conducted a two-year housing research project in conjunction with the Northern Research Institute. A detailed survey was completed in thirteen communities to collect information on the condition of housing in the Yukon. The communities of Beaver Creek, Burwash Landing, Carcross, Carmacks, Dawson City, Destruction Bay, Haines Junction, Marsh Lake, Mayo, Ross River, Teslin, Watson Lake, and Whitehorse were surveyed.

The responses to the surveys were compiled into individual community housing reports. Each community housing report looks at:

Dwelling Adequacy

  • the energy efficiency of the dwelling;
  • the state of repair of the dwelling;
  • the presence or absence of basic facilities in the dwelling;
  • the need for health and safety considerations in the dwelling including running water, electricity, heat, and smoke alarms; and
  • the desire of the occupants to improve the dwelling.

Dwelling Affordability

  • whether the occupants pay 30 percent of their gross income for shelter costs.

Dwelling Suitability

  • the number of bedrooms in the dwelling; and
  • the ease of access for the disabled and elderly.

Access to Home Ownership

  • reasons for renting.

Seniors and Elders Needs

  • dwelling suitability.

For More Information Contact the Yukon Housing Corporation at (867) 667-5759 or 1-800-661-0408.