Housing

Unfortunately the need for lower cost housing is greater than what is available, which creates waiting lists that can easily be six months to over a year long.  While this seems daunting it is still important to explore all of your options because applications are dealt with case by case.
 
Some places to try include:
  • Capital Region Housing has waiting lists and no emergency housing. However they do have the largest number of subsidized housing units in Edmonton. For information on their various programs you can listen to recorded information on the Application Information Line at 780-428-8200 or call 780-420-6161.
     
  • homeEd (City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation), in cooperation with the provincial and federal governments, provides affordable rental accommodation to the public. For rental inquiries call 780-474-5706.
     
  • SAGE (Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton) has information on subsidized housing for seniors over the age of 55. Call for more information at 780-701-9018.
     
  • Boyle Street Community Services at 780-424-4106 assists low-income individuals and families to find and maintain decent, affordable housing.

Last updated: October 4, 2011