CHC Re-Opening Survey for Tenants
CHC Re-Opening Survey for Tenants Help us serve you better by completing this short survey about your experience with our services by October 23! We have adjusted some of our services through COVID-19, so that you can stay safe by accessing the services you need online. Since the pandemic began, we have changed how you access some […]
Happy Halloween from CHC!
Have a safe and Happy Halloween! Check out resources we’ve gathered to help you have a safe and happy Halloween this year. We hope you are getting ready to celebrate Halloween in a way that is safe and comfortable for you and your family. The Province of Alberta and the City of Calgary have each released information […]
Info on Basic Needs Fund and Emergency Financial Assistance
The Basic Needs Fund and Emergency Financial Assistance Are you struggling to meet household expenses? The Basic Needs Fund may offer help. Basic needs are defined as food and water, shelter and clothing and can slo include sanitation, education, healthcare and internet. If you have an urgent financial need, such as assistance with a bill […]
Construction of East Village Commons Underway at CHC Property
Construction underway on Village Commons at CHC’s East Village Place New community space is a partnership between Calgary Housing Company, carya, and Calgary Municipal Land Corporation Calgary Housing Company (CHC), in partnership with carya and the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC), is excited to announce the start of construction of Village Commons – a brand new […]
Feds Announce $1B for Rapid Affordable Housing
Federal Government Pledges $1B for “Rapid” Affordable Housing Across Country On Monday, Sept. 21, the Federal government through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation announced $1B for Affordable Housing across Canada in the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI), the latest program under the National Housing Strategy. Details of the Federal announcement are yet to be released, but […]
Eviction Prevention Efforts Keep CHC Tenants in Their Homes
Eviction Prevention Efforts Keep CHC Tenants in Their Homes Tenants in more than 480 households who recently received late payment or rent arrears notices have successfully addressed rental arrears issues. The tenants have entered payment arrangements, paid their outstanding balances or are working with CHC to address rent arrears and payment plans going forward. “It […]
COVID-19 Community Advocacy Plan
COVID-19 Community Advocacy Plan Proposes 5,100 New Affordable Homes In August, The City of Calgary ramped up pressure for affordable housing solutions on the Federal and Provincial governments as it endorsed and submitted a community plan calling for investment in affordable housing in Calgary totaling $624M over the next three years (Federal – $349M, Provincial – […]
CHC and City call on Province for more funding, systemic changes in submissions to Affordable Housing Panel
CHC and City call on Province for more funding, systemic changes in submissions to Affordable Housing Panel Calgary Housing Company (CHC) and The City of Calgary clearly stated their priorities for affordable housing in submissions to the government of Alberta’s Affordable Housing Review Panel at the end of August. Announced at the beginning of the […]
Eviction Prevention and CHC Rent Payment Plans
Eviction Prevention and CHC Rent Payment Plans Calgary Housing Company is committed working with tenants who are at risk of eviction due to rental arrears by developing a rent payment plan. At Calgary Housing Company, our mandate is to provide affordable housing to low and moderate income Calgarians. As a compassionate and caring landlord, we […]
Scam Alert! Be aware of CERB scams! Tips for Preventing Fraud
Be aware of scams! Tips for Preventing Fraud There are all kinds of frauds and scams that go on, and new ones seem to come up every day. Be vigilant if you receive phone calls, text messages emails or even letters that claim to be from an organization requesting personal information such as a social […]
