Affordable Housing Programs

Service provides:

• a Find Housing search tool for Albertans in need of affordable housing and rent assistance

Directory includes referrals to:

• Community Housing - subsidized rental housing for families, seniors, and individuals with low income

• Seniors apartments - apartment style housing for seniors who are able to live independently
• Seniors Lodge - program provides rooms, meals, housekeeping services and recreational opportunities for functionally independent seniors
• Special Needs Housing - available for individuals who have special housing needs

• Rent Supplement Program (RSP) - provides a monthly benefit directly to Albertans with low income to subsidize their rent; the subsidy is paid directly to eligible Albertans and is intended to assist those who already live in a self-contained, rented home; two types of benefits are available under RSP: Rent Assistance Benefit (RAB) and Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit (TRAB)

• use the Find Housing Digital Service

There may be a waiting period to access programs. Eligible applicants are given priority based on need. Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit (TRAB) is on a first come, first served basis.

• Disability Supports - Housing / Assisted Living
• Financial Supports - Emergency/Temporary Assistance
• Housing - Housing Payment Assistance
• Housing - Housing Search Assistance
• Seniors / Older Adults - Housing / Assisted Living