Provides housing options and financial help for Albertans with low income.
Service provides:
- a Find Housing search tool for Albertans in need of affordable housing and rent assistance
Directory includes referrals to:
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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
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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)