Community Housing Program

Service provides:

• provides subsidized rental housing for low income families, senior citizens, wheelchair users, or individuals who cannot afford private sector accommodation
• a wide variety of housing options for families with low income with dependent children
• 2, 3, and 4 bedroom units as well as some wheelchair accessible units
• various housing locations throughout the city
• assistance through advocacy, information, referrals, and support to clients of Lethbridge and Regional Community Housing Corporation and Lethbridge Housing Authority housing and subsidy programs; support is catered to the specific individual and may look different depending upon the situation

Support for clients includes but is not limited to:

• letter writing assistance
• eviction support
• income applications
• budgeting assistance
• lodge/Housing applications
• family doctors
• referrals to community resources such as housekeeping, Meals on Wheels, counselling, insolvency and / or Money Mentors programs

• 18 years and older
• with dependent children
• and income is below housing income limits

• submit a completed application, including an Authorization Form and supporting documents proving income amount

• some smaller caged animals and fish allowed; approval must still be obtained
• qualified service dogs are considered separately and must meet specific requirements
• some units are not pet friendly and do not allow cats or dogs, including service dogs
• for units that allow pets 1 cat or 1 dog is allowed; application and approval from property manager required

There may be a waiting period. Priority is given to applicants considered to be in the greatest of need in accordance with the Social Housing Accommodation Regulation, therefore the date of the application does not always determine the order in which the applicants are housed.

There are rental fees. Rents are based on 30 percent of a household’s adjusted income. Contact for details. 

Rental fees are supplemented. 

• Seniors / Older Adults - Housing / Assisted Living

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