The Ministry of Social Services, through the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC), promotes self-sufficiency and independence by providing housing and housing services for families, seniors, persons with disabilities and others who could not otherwise afford safe, secure shelter.

SHC provides funding for a number of ongoing and new housing programs and services for low-to-moderate income households, and sometimes landlords, with an identified need. Assistance may be in the form of a forgivable or repayable loan, or may be a grant. Programs include social and affordable rental housing, home renovations, repairs and energy retrofit programs, home adaptations programs, supports to independent living for seniors, and homeownership options.

Housing programs are categorized as follows: