Renting in Yukon: rights, rent increases and average rents

Who handles landlord-tenant disputes in Yukon, how rent increases work, what rents cost and which programs help.

Who to contact

Residential tenancies in Yukon are handled by the Residential Tenancies Office. It explains the rules, provides the official forms and settles disputes between landlords and tenants. Official site ↗

Rent increases

The rent cap (2.6% for May 15, 2026 to May 14, 2027) is removed by amendments in force December 1, 2026. Landlords remain limited to one rent increase per year and must give six months' notice.

Exceptions and details

Until the change, a landlord could apply for an above-index increase for extraordinary expenses (up to 3% above the index for up to three years).
No increase in the first 12 months of a new tenancy. Housing whose rent is tied to the tenant's income (such as Yukon Housing Corporation units) is exempt.

Source: official rent increase page ↗, read on 2026-11-13.

Help paying rent

The Canada Housing Benefit is delivered by each province and territory, and people with low income may also qualify for social assistance shelter amounts. All programs →

Before you sign

Get the lease in writing and keep a copy.
Ask what is included: heat, electricity, water, parking, internet.
Photograph the unit on move-in day and note existing damage.
Check what deposit is allowed in this province before paying one.
Buy tenant insurance: the landlord's policy does not cover your belongings.

General information, not legal or financial advice. Figures show their source and the date they were read; confirm with the official body before making a decision.