Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit

Service provides:

• a modest subsidy for working households with low income or those between jobs that is paid directly to tenants; support is intended to help eligible tenants afford their rent while they stabilize or improve their situation for a maximum of 2 years

• Amount calculated based on household size and location and will be reduced in the second year. See benefit rates for current year.

• Two-year limit with eligibility reassessed after the first year

• Households are prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis

• Households can reapply for rent assistance at the end of 2 years

• individuals below income thresholds
• who are employed or have been employed in the last 24 months
• and who are not receiving social assistance, including Income Support, Learner Income Support, Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH), Alberta Seniors Benefit, Guaranteed Income Supplement, or Old Age Security

• application required
• contact for more information

There may be a waiting period. Contact for details. Households are prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis.

This program has no cost to access, though there may be a cost to some of the referral sources.

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  amount calculated based on household size and location and will be reduced in the second year

  
  


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  see benefit rates for current year

  
  

• Financial Supports - Emergency/Temporary Assistance
• Housing - Housing Payment Assistance
• Housing - Housing Search Assistance

Closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Closed statutory holidays.