Province Announces Redesigned Rent Supplement Programs
Province Announces Redesigned Rent Supplement Programs On Friday, March 26 the Government of Alberta announced the Rental Assistance Redesign to the provincial rent supplement program. The redesign provides housing support for 11,600 households across Alberta – an increase of 3,800 from current levels. Calgary Housing Company manages rent supplement programs for the Province in Calgary […]
Calgary Dollars offers innovative solutions for CHC Tenants
Calgary Dollars offers innovative solutions for CHC Tenants Calgary Housing Company partners with Calgary Dollars on projects designed to help tenants unlock assets in the community, and within themselves. Calgary Housing Company (CHC) and Calgary Dollars (C$) have partnered for the last three years on a program designed to empower CHC tenants by using a […]
2021 Provincial Budget Impact on Calgary Housing Company
2021 Provincial Budget on Affordable Housing The provincial budget, announced on February 25, 2020, included some significant impacts on affordable housing in Calgary. The Government of Alberta (GoA) is a core funder for CHC, providing both operating and capital funding for maintenance of existing affordable housing, as well as funding the rent supplement program. Although […]
Office Front Counters Remain Closed – Many Services Available Electronically/Online
Our Front Counters Remain Closed CHC offices remain closed to the public but there are lots of ways you can reach us! If you have received a rent review or other documents that you need to submit to us, you can send them to the email address or mailing address provided with the forms or […]
Fire Prevention: Serve up fire safety in the kitchen
Fire Prevention: Serve up fire safety in the kitchen Serve up fire safety in the kitchen with info and video resources provided by our friends at the Calgary Fire Department. Most cooking fires start in the kitchen from overheated cooking oil or food left cooking on the stovetop unattended. Check out tips, links and video […]
Safe and Sound: Fire Prevention and Safety Tips
Safe and Sound: Fire Prevention and Safety Tips Basic fire safety begins at home where a little bit of planning can go a long way towards protecting your loved ones and preventing damage to your belongings. Review these tips on fire prevention and safety as well as what to do in case of a fire […]
Free Virtual Tax Clinics in Calgary
Free Virtual Tax Clinics in Calgary Free tax clinics are still taking place during COVID-19 which you may be eligible for if you have modest income and a simple tax situation. Free tax clinics will have criteria to determine whether you qualify for free tax filing service. Generally you may be eligible for help at […]
Information for Tenants and Applicants on New Housing Agreement
Information for Current Tenants and Applicants about the New Community Housing Portfolio Agreement We are pleased to let current Calgary Housing Company Tenants and individuals with existing applications for housing know of an exciting development that will help ensure the ongoing availability of over 1,000 City-owned affordable homes managed by Calgary Housing Company. Affordable housing […]
City of Calgary signs modernized housing agreement with the Government of Alberta
City of Calgary signs modernized housing agreement with the Government of Alberta February 18, 2021 City of Calgary Information Release Click here to view this release on Calgary.ca The City of Calgary, and the Government of Alberta reached a four-year $34M operating and capital funding agreement to enable the continued provision of affordable housing for […]
Partnering with Momentum to Deliver Financial Empowerment
Partnering with Momentum to Deliver Financial Empowerment Partnership with Momentum connects tenants to opportunities that can translate into financial success! See the end of this story for things you can do with Momentum today! Momentum, a Calgary agency founded in 1991, is focused on creating a thriving local economy for all by working with individuals, […]
