Rent Assistance
A New approach to assistance for Albertans:
Overview
The Government of Alberta redesigned its Rent Supplement Program. With more flexibility in housing choice, the program now includes a long-term benefit for those most in need, and a new temporary benefit for working Albertans. The redesigned program will provide critical housing support for about 11,600 households – 3,800 more than are served today.
The department worked closely with housing operators to review the program, and identified working households have been overlooked by provincial housing programs. The review also affirmed the need to support the most vulnerable. The program will provide support directly to tenants. Changes also address the Affordable Housing Review Panel’s recommendations. The panel’s report can be found at Affordable Housing Review Panel | Alberta.ca
Rent Assistance Benefit
Formerly the Direct to Tenant Rent Supplement, this long-term benefit will continue to subsidize the rent for Albertans with low income.
To apply please go to: Apply Online (nphf.ca)
Private Landlord Rent Supplement
This supplement is not reopening for new applications. Current recipients will be transitioned to the Rent Assistance Benefit, as funding agreements for those units expire.
Overview
The Government of Alberta redesigned its Rent Supplement Program. With more flexibility in housing choice, the program now includes a long-term benefit for those most in need, and a new temporary benefit for working Albertans. The redesigned program will provide critical housing support for about 11,600 households – 3,800 more than are served today.
The department worked closely with housing operators to review the program, and identified working households have been overlooked by provincial housing programs. The review also affirmed the need to support the most vulnerable. The program will provide support directly to tenants. Changes also address the Affordable Housing Review Panel’s recommendations. The panel’s report can be found at Affordable Housing Review Panel | Alberta.ca
Rent Assistance Benefit
Formerly the Direct to Tenant Rent Supplement, this long-term benefit will continue to subsidize the rent for Albertans with low income.
- Available through most housing management bodies across Alberta.
- Households are eligible if they are below local income thresholds.
- Amount calculated based on household income and local market rent.
- No cap on length of benefit; eligibility reassessed each year.
- Applications are prioritized based on need.
To apply please go to: Apply Online (nphf.ca)
Private Landlord Rent Supplement
This supplement is not reopening for new applications. Current recipients will be transitioned to the Rent Assistance Benefit, as funding agreements for those units expire.