Residential lottery and industrial tender for lots in Haines Junction, Mayo, Teslin and Watson Lake now open

Press Release

As part of the Government of Yukon’s ongoing commitment to increase land and housing availability and support business growth, new residential and industrial lots are being released in communities across the Yukon in partnership with municipalities and Yukon First Nations.

Seven residential lots are located in Haines Junction, Mayo and Watson Lake, along with three industrial lots in Teslin and Haines Junction. Residential lots range in size between 278 and 6,508 square metres. Lot availability is guided by official area plans and community input, and interested buyers can participate in a public lottery to secure these new properties.

Lottery applications will be accepted at the Application Office at the Land Management Branch in Whitehorse, or at any of the district offices, including those in Haines Junction, Mayo, and Watson Lake until October 4, 2024, at 4:30 pm. The lottery draw will take place on October 9, 2024.

This is the sixth lot release this year and is a direct result of the Government of Yukon’s historic investment in land development. Through the lotteries and tenders process, the Government of Yukon has released 685 lots across the territory since 2021 and is on track to release over 1,000 lots by 2026.

Our government is committed to working with municipalities and Yukon First Nations to address the ongoing and emerging need for housing and business space. By increasing the number of lots and exploring new development options, we’re helping create more homes for Yukoners and supporting the needs of our business community. These efforts will build a sustainable future and help our communities continue to grow and thrive.

Premier and Minister responsible for the Yukon Housing Corporation Ranj Pillai

Our government has released a variety of lot of types this year to help meet the growing needs  of Yukoners. The industrial lots available through this tender presents valuable opportunities for business growth in our communities. I look forward to seeing the positive impacts these ten new lots in Haines Junction, Mayo, Teslin and Watson Lake will have— not only benefiting Yukoners today, but also laying the foundation for our growing territory.

Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker

This is the sixth lot release this year, demonstrating our government’s commitment to creating more opportunities for families and businesses to grow. We have bolstered land development by investing millions of dollars into planning and implementation and will continue helping municipalities and First Nations with developing land that meets their priorities for a vibrant future.

Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn

Quick facts

• Of the seven residential lots available by public lottery, one is in Haines Junction, five are in Mayo and one country residential lot in Watson Lake. The lots range in size between 278 and 6,508 square metres.
• Of the three industrial lots being released by public tender today, one is in Haines Junction and two are near the Teslin airport. The lots range in size between 4,320 square metres and 3.12 hectares.
• Industrial lots have a building commitment of three years to make $10,000 worth of improvements.
• Lots in Mayo have a three-year building commitment; Haines Junction and Watson Lake have five-year commitments.

Media contact

Laura Seeley
Cabinet Communications
867-332-7627
laura.seeley@yukon.ca

Patti Flather
Communications, Energy, Mines and Resources
867-667-3123
patti.flather@yukon.ca

Taylor Harvey
Communications, Community Services
867-332-1237
Taylor.harvey@yukon.ca

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