New Varsity Multi-Service Centre serves multi-generational families and community
We recently joined The City of Calgary and the Calgary Fire Department to open the new Varsity Multi-Service Centre. This community-focused hub includes strengthened emergency response, a public green space, new services, and new affordable housing options. For Calgary Housing, the 48 new homes here are part of our ongoing work to deliver stable, affordable […]
Calgary Housing breaks ground on landmark Mount Pleasant affordable housing project
Construction of a new affordable housing development is underway in Calgary’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, being led by Calgary Housing (CH). The first to break ground with CH as developer, this project is one of many housing developments being led by the CH team. The 16-home mixed-income development on the former site of the St. Joseph […]
Library Book Truck Brings Books and Activities to Calgary Housing Properties
Stephanie visits the Calgary Housing company property in Applewood every Wednesday, rain or shine, sleet or snow. It’s a blustery day, but a dozen children are running around outside the library book truck. They’re smiling and laughing as they try to get their kites to catch in the wind. They take breaks from running with […]
Winter and Cold Weather Reminders
Calgary has had a relatively moderate winter so far, but temperatures have now dropped. January and February tend to be some of the coldest months in Calgary. Here are a few cold weather tips from Calgary Housing. Please remember to keep your doors and windows shut. An open window can cause frozen pipes and or […]
Change of Payment Dates due to Holidays Over the Year End
Calgary Housing will be processing the rent supplement payments a few days early to accommodate the holiday season, so you may notice that your regularly scheduled January supplement arrives early due to January 1st being a holiday. If your payment does not arrive early, please do not be concerned, it will arrive before the 1st. […]
Office Hours
Office Hours in December and January Calgary Housing Office hours December 5: 1:30pm – 4:00pm December 10: 9:30am – 11:30am December 23: 9:30am – 4:00pm (normal operating hours) December 24: 9:30am – 11:30am (closed for remainder of day) December 25: Closed December 26: Closed December 27: 9:30am – 4:00pm (normal operating hours) January 1: Closed
Community Building in Northeast Calgary
Now that we’re suddenly in a snowy deepfreeze, we thought it would be great to look back at warmer sunnier times earlier in the year. Summer is always a busy time at Calgary Housing. Much of the community development work happens over these few months, as the weather is favourable and people have more time […]
Postal Strike Information
Postal Strike Info for CH Residents and Applicants On Friday, Nov. 15, a strike was declared at Canada Post. Canada Post has stated that they will not be processing, delivering, or accepting mail during the strike. How This May Affect You: Regular mail through Canada Post will not be reliable for documents you must submit […]
Major Investment Announced for Affordable Housing Repairs Across Calgary
CMHC, City of Calgary, and Calgary Housing announce funding for existing Affordable Home Repairs October 16, 2024 Today, Calgary Housing, along with the federal government, and The City of Calgary announced a significant funding initiative aimed at repairing and renewing over 1,000 affordable homes across the city. The event, held at the Calgary Housing Falconridge […]
Indigenous Housing Needs in Calgary
A Conversation With ASCHH Katelyn Lucas has been the Co-Chair of the Aboriginal Standing Committee on Housing and Homelessness (ASCHH) for over 12 years. She has built her career working in the homeless serving and housing sectors, and has a wealth of knowledge on Indigenous housing needs in Calgary. She recently spoke with Calgary Housing […]
