Alberta

Calgary

Calgary Affordable Housing Programs

Easy application

Tax filing not required

The City of Calgary provides affordable non-market housing options through two subsidiaries, Calgary Housing Company and Attainable Homes Calgary.

There are two types of affordable housing offered by the City of Calgary:

  • Near market or (low end of market) housing which includes rentals offered at rates approximately 10% below market rates.

  • Subsidized housing which includes several different program types including rent supplements for private landlord units.

Eligibility is determined by citizenship and immigration status, household income limits, and asset limits.

Please click here to review the eligibility requirements for Attainable Rental Program from Attainable Homes Calgary.

Please click here to review the eligibility requirements for the Community/Affordable Housing and Near Market Housing program from Calgary Housing Company.

Documents listed in this section are examples of what can be included with your application. Please review the application instructions (How to Apply tab) to confirm the supplemental and required documents for this benefit.

Proof of  residency in Province/ Territory

For example:

  • lease agreement
  • rent receipt
  • household bill
    • gas
    • electricity
    • cable television
    • telephone
  • driver's license
  • vehicle registration or car insurance
  • membership in social or professional organization
  • Other:
    • bank information
    • employment information

Proof of income

For example:

Pay stubs, pension statements (Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security), rental property income, income tax returns, income tax notice of assessment, business/rental/farming income, disability or veterans affairs pension, child and spousal support payments, GST credit.

Proof of housing situation

For example:

  • letter from landlord about your housing situation
  • eviction notice
  • disconnection notice
  • police report about an incident involving your housing
  • moving company quote or invoice
  • list of repairs needed in home
  • list of expenses for renovations needed for independence in the home
  • proof of home ownership (mortgage, property ownership)

Photo ID

For example:

  • driver’s license
  • passport
  • other government-issued photo ID, such as a non-driver photo ID (Saskatchewan), British Columbia Services Card, Ontario photo card, General identification card (Nunavut), Voluntary ID (PEI), etc.

To apply for the Attainable Rental Program from Attainable Homes Calgary, you must complete an online registration form. Thereafter, you will be contacted by the AHC team to assess your eligibility to join their program.

If you require assistance, contact Attainable Homes Calgary by:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (403) 265-9935

To apply for the Community/Affordable Housing and Near Market Housing program from Calgary Housing Company, you must review the applicant guide and submit an online application.

If you require assistance, contact Calgary Housing Company by:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (587) 390-1200

Last updated: May 19, 2026