Progress of the Housing Strategy
Implementation for The City of Calgary’s Housing Strategy launched in 2024. See the progress being made on the Strategy's key measures of success.
Jump to each outcome below
Outcome 1: Increase the supply of housing to meet demand and increase affordability
Number of New Market Homes
In the first three quarters of 2024, the number of market homes created through development permit, including for legal secondary suites, far outpaced the total number of homes issued through development permit in all of 2022 and 2023.
The number of market homes created through building permit in the first three quarters of 2024 outpaced the total number of homes issued through building permit within the same period in previous years.
Number of New Non-Market Homes
In the first three quarters of 2024, the number of new non-market homes issued through development permit increased by 8 times the amount when compared to the same period in 2023.
The number of new non-market homes created through building permit between Q1 and Q3 2024 is similar when compared to the same period in 2023. However, it is significantly lower when compared to the number of new non-market homes created through development permit in 2024. This could be attributed to: (1) the typical time or period of time needed between the issuance of a development permit and a building permit, (2) delays in securing funding, and (3) supply chain or labour challenges.
Number of Development Approvals Expedited for Affordable Housing
By the end of Q3 2024, The City of Calgary expedited 8 development approvals for non-market housing. These projects are expected to create up to 785 new non-market homes. The number of development permits expedited is 4 times more than all of 2023.
Funding leveraged from other orders of government ($M)
Since 2020, The City has entered into funding agreements totaling over $295M in federal funding for housing through the Rapid Housing Initiative and the Housing Accelerator Fund. $16M has been leveraged through the Provincial Government's Affordable Housing Partnership Program.
Per cent of households that require affordable housing options
Housing need in Calgary has remained relatively constant between 17-18 per cent since 1991, however the total number of households in need has doubled as the population has grown. Considering Calgary's market housing conditions, particularly increases in housing prices and rent, the current level of housing need is expected to be higher. However, this will not be determined until the next federal census in 2026.
Diversity of building forms (number of units completed for occupancy)
In 2023 apartment/multi-family as well as single family homes made up most of the new housing supply. There are several actions in the Housing Strategy that aim to increase the diversity of housing forms, including rowhouses, townhomes and duplexes so that Calgarians have choice and so that the increased supply can meet demand and increase affordability.
Outcome 2: Support affordable housing providers to deliver services that make a positive impact
Funding Allocated to Advance Sector and Positive Outcomes ($M)
In 2024, The City will provide $81M in funding to support affordable housing providers and non-profits to increase supply, advance the sector and facilitate positive resident outcomes. This includes funding for the following programs:
- Home,
- Housing Incentive,
- Housing Land Fund,
- One-Window and
- Downtown Incentive.
Also $90M in capital funding has been allocated to support new affordable housing development throughout 2024-2026.
Number of programs delivered
Six programs to support affordable housing providers strengthen service delivery to Calgarian's are planned for 2024.
Number of research reports and platforms to convene the sector
The City delivered the Housing Needs Assessment research report which provided critical data points on the housing need and the severity of the housing crisis. The City also hosted a housing conference which provided opportunities for networking, partnership and the exchange of best practice ideas. Additional opportunities to convene and support the sector are being explored throughout 2024.
Outcome 3: Enable The City's housing subsidiaries to improve service delivery
Funding provided for development and redevelopment of City-owned housing assets ($M)
The City continues to provide funding for the creation of City-owned affordable housing projects. Funding is also allocated for maintenance to extend the life of existing City-owned affordable housing supply.
In 2024, The City allocated $32.7M for City-owned and CHC-owned affordable housing supply.
Actions to support this outcome are early in implementation. Data will be reported in future years on the following measures:
- Subsidiaries are successfully meeting their goals.
Outcome 4: Ensure diverse housing choice to meet the needs of equity-deserving populations
Actions to support this outcome are early in implementation. Data will be reported in future years on the following measures:
- Number of homes created or modified through City of Calgary programming to support the housing needs of equity-deserving populations.
- Amount of funding allocated to programs that reduce barriers and increase housing supports for equity-deserving populations.
- The proportion of equity-deserving households in housing need decreases over time.
Outcome 5: Address the affordable housing needs of Indigenous people living in Calgary.
Actions to support this outcome are early in implementation. Data will be reported in future years on the following measures:
- Number of new culturally relevant, affordable and supportive Indigenous homes created in Calgary.
- Percentage of City of Calgary land allocated to Indigenous housing providers as per the policy.
- Number of policy reforms to reduce barriers to building and operationalizing housing for Indigenous housing providers in Calgary.
- The proportion of Indigenous People living in Calgary facing housing need and homelessness decreases over time.