Alberta’s government is committed to ensuring Albertans have housing options that meet their unique needs and budgets. The funding available for this round of AHPP is the largest to date and will significantly increase affordable housing in Alberta. This funding will enable families and individuals to use their income for other essential needs and to improve their quality of life. Since 2022, the program has invested about $189 million to support more than 1,500 housing units and more than 300 shelter spaces in 15 communities.
“By working together with our municipal, non-profit and private sector partners, we will ensure we can deliver a variety of affordable housing options to meet local needs. This new investment in the Affordable Housing Partnership Program is another example of our government’s commitment to increasing the affordable housing supply and helping Albertans in need find a safe, secure and affordable place to call home.”
Applicants can submit their affordable housing project applications from Nov. 22 to Jan. 31, 2025. All proposals will be assessed based on the local community needs, ability to achieve outcomes for Albertans with low income and value for taxpayer money. Details on eligibility and the application process can be found online.
“Civida is incredibly excited about these vital investments, that will undoubtedly create more stable and affordable places to live for thousands of families and individuals in our province. The Affordable Housing Partnership Program reinforces our shared commitment to ensuring that more families and vulnerable communities have a safe place to call home, today and for decades to come."
“The Alberta Housing Partnership Program is a crucial part of how the province, alongside other levels of government, enable housing providers like us to meet the growing demand for affordable housing options. We are immensely appreciative of the increased investment this government is making in the future of housing for all Albertans and thank Minister Nixon for letting us be a part of this important announcement.”
“ASCHA’s members welcome and appreciate this critical investment of $150 million to help meet the demand for affordable housing in communities across Alberta. ASCHA looks forward to continuing to work closely with Minister Nixon and his team to further enhance this partnership program to ensure more Albertans will be living in housing that honours their dignity, serves their needs and inspires purpose in their chosen community.”
The Affordable Housing Partnership Program is a key part of government’s 10-year Stronger Foundations plan to provide safe, stable, affordable housing for an additional 25,000 low-income households by 2031. The program encourages creativity and innovation, and supports a range of housing options, including specialized housing, mixed income housing and mixed-used housing.
Alberta continues to see strong housing starts and increases while other provinces across Canada are seeing a reduction in housing starts. From January to October 2024, Alberta saw 37,971 new homes under construction, a 34 per cent increase over the same period last year.
Quick facts
- With the addition of this funding, up to $339 million has been invested into the Affordable Housing Partnership Program.
- Funding for the Affordable Housing Partnership Program is eligible for cost-matching through the Canada-Alberta Bilateral Agreement under the National Housing Strategy.
- The Affordable Housing Partnership Program provides funding for:
- mixed-income developments with an affordable and/or social housing component
- mixed-use developments with an affordable and/or social housing component
- specialized housing
- Types of construction projects can include:
- additions to or renovations of existing housing resulting in a minimum five net new affordable housing units
- conversions of non-rental housing (e.g., hotel or commercial space)
- redevelopments on existing sites involving demolition and new construction
- building new housing
Related information
- Affordable Housing Partnership Program
- Stronger Foundations affordable housing strategy
- Affordable housing programs
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