Affordable Housing
Supporting Calgarians with Affordable Housing Affordable housing
If you are a Calgarian and you require affordable housing, or if you are already living in affordable housing, there are resources available. Find out how to apply, and learn about other resources available to you.
Calgary has more than 60 affordable housing partners working to provide safe and stable homes for individuals and families.
What is Affordable Housing?
The City of Calgary defines a household in need of affordable housing if it earns less than 65 per cent of the median income 2 and spends 30 per cent or more of its before tax income on shelter costs.
According to 2021 census data, median income was $98,000, 65 per cent of median income is $63,700.
There are two types of affordable housing offered by The City of Calgary:
- Near market or (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.
The City of Calgary's affordable housing providers
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Calgary Housing Company (CHC)
Calgary's largest property manager for affordable housing is Calgary Housing Company (CHC). CHC manages over 10,000 affordable housing units with more than 25,000 tenants living in a variety of mixed income housing options.
CHC provides safe and affordable housing solutions for low- and moderate- income Calgarians in need of non-market rental housing. CHC ensures that new affordable housing developments are financially sustainable while providing an inclusionary approach to housing.
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Attainable Homes Calgary (AHC)
Attainable Homes Calgary (AHC) provides non-market housing options for Calgary's workforce. Established in 2009, AHC is an independent, non-profit organization owned by The City of Calgary. AHC’s mandate is to create and increase the supply of non-market, affordable housing on development-ready land in Calgary, on behalf of The City and Calgarians.
More affordable housing resources
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Government of Alberta - Additional resources
The Government of Alberta has additional resources available. Learn more through their online portal.
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Call 211
211 is a free, confidential and multilingual service that connects to Government of Alberta programs and services. Call 211 or connect online for more information.
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2018 Affordable housing guide
This guide is intended for anyone who is looking for emergency shelters, short-term and transitional housing and affordable housing in Calgary. It is not a full list of housing providers available.