CHC Releases 2021 Annual Report
CHC Releases 2021 Annual Report Today, Calgary Housing Company held its Annual General Meeting to report results from 2021. In its annual presentation to City Council, CHC reported on a successful year of operations during which approximately 10,000 households with 25,000 people made their homes in CHC-managed properties or supported by CHC-administered programs. Download the […]
An Interview with CHC Board Member Cllr Courtney Walcott
‘Keep building, every day, little by little.’ An Interview with CHC Board Member, Councillor Courtney Walcott Before being elected Ward 8 City Councillor, Courtney was a teacher and basketball coach at Western Canada High School. He graduated from Mount Royal University with a degree in history focusing on African American History, in particular, the long […]
Review of Affordable Housing Funding in Alberta Budget 2022
Review of Affordable Housing in Alberta Budget 2022 On February 24, the Government of Alberta presented its 2022-23 budget. Below is the Calgary Housing Company (CHC) review of the budget and its impact on the affordable housing sector in Alberta. CHC had submitted its Budget 2022 recommendations to the Government of Alberta in January 2022 […]
COVID-19 Update – Restrictions Ending
COVID-19 Update On Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 the Government of Alberta announced its decision to proceed to Step 2 of its Return to Normal plan on March 1 (Alberta to lift almost all remaining health restrictions | alberta.ca). Effective March 1, 2022 the following changes to CHC’s business operations will be implemented: Face coverings […]
Residents May See Staff Changes as CHC Transforms to Improve Service
Residents May See Staff Changes as CHC Transforms to Improve Service As 2022 kicks off, Calgary Housing Company residents can expect to see some changes in our organization and in the staff supporting our operations. Over the past couple of years, CHC has gone through a process we call Transform Calgary Housing – an effort […]
Residents Safe After Early Morning Fire in Montgomery
Residents Safe After Early Morning Fire in Montgomery Eleven people from three households have been forced from their homes following a fire at a Calgary Housing Company-managed townhouse complex in Montgomery this morning. There were no injuries reported among those displaced. The fire at the property, located in the 4500 block of Montgomery Ave […]
We are Renovating our District Office Front Counters!
We are excited to begin work to refresh and renovate our front counters as well as make improvements for our customers and staff. Renovations will be happening at all three district offices between September 3 and Sept 27, 2021. During the renovations, our offices will not be open to the public. If you need to […]
Participate in a 20-minute online survey about your neighbourhood and wellbeing!
Participate in a 20-minute online survey about your neighbourhood and wellbeing! Neighbourhoods can influence a resident’s physical activity, health and well-being. Neighbourhood features (eg. Sidewalks and access to parks) can influence people’s decisions to be physically active. There is insufficient information about how Calgary neighbourhoods influence people’s health. IN particular, little is known about how […]
Alberta’s New Finding Housing Service
One Stop for Affordable Housing The Find Housing online tool is now live to help Albertans locate and apply for affordable housing. The tool guides potential applicants through the process of evaluating their eligibility, and connects them with providers and housing options for their individual situations. Visit findhousing.alberta.ca to access the tool. About the Find Housing Online Tool […]
Tips for preventing mold and pests
Tips for preventing mold and pests The moisture and humidity of summer along with spending more time outside can create circumstances for mold and pests. Follow these tips to prevent mold and pests in and around your home. Preventing mold in your home Mold seeks moisture, warmth and food to grow, so you can prevent mold from growing […]
