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Yukon Pioneer Utility Grant

YT PUG

The Yukon Pioneer Utility Grant (PUG) helps seniors 65 and older pay for home heating costs at their primary residence. It is available whether you own or rent your home, and the amount is based on your household income and heating costs.

Last reviewed: September 2026

Useful Tips for Applying

You can apply whether you own or rent your home, so do not assume renters are excluded. Keep your heating bills, since the grant is based on your heating costs. Apply each year, since the grant is annual and based on your current income and costs.

Who May Qualify

You may qualify if you are a Yukon senior 65 or older in the year of the grant, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who has lived in Yukon for the required period, and you own or rent your primary residence in Yukon and pay for home heating.

Required Documents

Proof you are 65 or older in the year of the grant, proof of Yukon residency (usually at least 12 months), and your household income and heating cost information.

How to Apply

Apply through the Yukon government Pioneer Utility Grant application form, providing proof of age, Yukon residency, and your household income and heating costs.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

A common mistake is not knowing the grant is available to renters as well as homeowners. Another is not providing complete income and heating cost information, which affects the amount. People also miss the residency requirement of having lived in Yukon for a set period.

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