WE'RE HERE TO HELP University of Saskatchewan Call our Housing Centre at 966-4003 (toll free 1-888-966-4003). Visit www.housing.usask.ca or the USSU housing registry site at www.ussu.ca/housing. SIAST Kelsey Campus Call SIAST Student Services at 659-4050 or visit http://www.siast.sk.ca/stuservices/ facilties_accomodations.shtml. Additional Resources Boarder Information Sheet  City Contact To receive more information on types of boards along with any regulations, please contact the City of Saskatoon Developments Review Section. Development Review (Email) Phone: (306) 975-2645

THIS YEAR some students will face the challenge of finding convenient, affordable housing.

IF YOU, or anyone you know have a home, a room or a legal suite to rent, please consider taking in a student.

Why take in a Boarder?

Because You Can Earn Extra Income
If you’re paying the mortgage on a home – and that home has a spare bedroom or two – why not rent out the space? Not only will you help a student, you’ll help yourself by earning extra income. Use it to pay down your mortgage, reduce your heating bills or simply put money aside for a rainy day or vacation.

Because You Can Enhance Your Home Security
Whether you live alone, work long hours or travel frequently, taking in a boarder can enhance your security simply by having someone else living in the house. And a busy home is a much less attractive target.

Because You Care
The best reason for taking in a boarder is the simplest – you’ll be helping alleviate a very real crisis. Imagine being 20 years old and eager to start or continue your education, but finding you can’t because there’s no affordable place to live. Opening your home to a boarder can make a lasting difference in someone’s life.

A Few Rules

By definition, a boarder is someone who rents sleeping accommodations in your residence. The room does not have individual cooking facilities. You may choose to simply rent a room or to offer room & board. Room & board includes some meals as part of the agreement, but you may determine how many meals.

The City of Saskatoon lets you take in up to a maximum of 5 boarders in a one unit dwelling, and 2 boarders in each unit of a two unit or semi-detached dwelling. For more options or questions on boarders contact the City of Saskatoon at 975-2645.

You must declare the income earned from renting to boarders, but you may be able to claim some tax deductions. Talk to your financial consultant or accountant.

Please check with your insurance company to ensure you have property and liability coverage for taking in a boarder.