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Alberta's action plan for the National Housing Strategy 2022 -2025

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On March 15, 2019, the Alberta Social Housing Corporation, on behalf of the Government of Alberta, and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation signed a bilateral agreement under the 2017... More ≫

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On March 15, 2019, the Alberta Social Housing Corporation, on behalf of the Government of Alberta, and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation signed a bilateral agreement under the 2017 National Housing Strategy bilateral agreement. As part of the agreement, Alberta will develop action plans to guide housing initiatives in the province and describe proposed programs and program funding allocations. The first action plan covered the time period April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2022, with the second action plan only covering one year, April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023. This is an update to Alberta’s second action plan, to cover the full three year cycle of April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025.

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Life leases

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On May 16, 2024, the Consumer Protection (Life Leases) Amendment Act, 2024 came into force. This legislation amends the Consumer Protection Act and establishes new requirements for life lease... More ≫

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On May 16, 2024, the Consumer Protection (Life Leases) Amendment Act, 2024 came into force. This legislation amends the Consumer Protection Act and establishes new requirements for life lease agreements in Alberta.

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RTA handbook for landlords and tenants : Residential Tenancies Act and regulations [2023 to current]

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This handbook explains the rights and responsibilities of all tenants, landlords, and agents involved in renting residential premises in Alberta under the Residential Tenancies Act and related... More ≫

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This handbook explains the rights and responsibilities of all tenants, landlords, and agents involved in renting residential premises in Alberta under the Residential Tenancies Act and related regulations. It explains the minimum legislated requirements set out in the Act and provides landlords and tenants with options to deal with matters not established as minimum requirements. The following topics are covered in the handbook: residential tenancy agreements; inspection reports; security deposits; other fees and charges; landlord's distraint; rent increases; landlord's right of entry; security; termination of tenancy; determination of normal wear and tear during residency; and abandoned goods.

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Apartment vacancy and rental cost survey

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Represents the findings of an annual survey of multi-family dwellings in Alberta's rural communities, conducted by the Government of Alberta between the months of May and August each year. The... More ≫

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Represents the findings of an annual survey of multi-family dwellings in Alberta's rural communities, conducted by the Government of Alberta between the months of May and August each year. The survey identifies building type, unit type, number of units, rental rates and the number of vacancies in Alberta communities with populations between 1,000 and 9,999 that have at least 30 or more rental units. The survey report is recognized as the only official and unbiased rental housing cost and vacancy information for rural Alberta. It provides the provincial government, housing industry, municipalities, and various other entities with essential housing information on private market vacancy and rental rates in multi-family dwellings in rural Alberta.

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2023 apartment vacancy and rental cost survey : data tables

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Contains tabular data found in the 2023 Apartment Vacancy and Rental Cost Survey publication, released in an open data format. The Government of Alberta conducts a survey of apartment vacancies... More ≫

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Contains tabular data found in the 2023 Apartment Vacancy and Rental Cost Survey publication, released in an open data format. The Government of Alberta conducts a survey of apartment vacancies annually between the months of May and August. The survey identifies building type, unit type, number of units, rental rates and the number of vacancies in Alberta communities with populations between 1,000 and 9,999 that have at least 30 or more rental units.

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Temporary rent assistance benefit (TRAB)

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The temporary rent assistance benefit provides a modest subsidy for working households with low income or those between jobs. Support is intended to help eligible tenants afford their rent while... More ≫

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The temporary rent assistance benefit provides a modest subsidy for working households with low income or those between jobs. Support is intended to help eligible tenants afford their rent while they stabilize or improve their situation. This document provides the TRAB rates in Alberta's seven largest municipalities.

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Dwelling units by municipality

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Lists the number of dwelling units by year and municipality or municipal district. A dwelling unit is defined as a unit consisting of one or more rooms, intended to be used for accommodations... More ≫

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Lists the number of dwelling units by year and municipality or municipal district. A dwelling unit is defined as a unit consisting of one or more rooms, intended to be used for accommodations purposes, that may contain cooking, eating, living, sleeping, and sanitary facilities for one or more individuals.

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2022 apartment vacancy and rental cost survey : data tables

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Contains tabular data found in the 2022 Apartment Vacancy and Rental Cost Survey publication, released in an open data format. The Government of Alberta conducts a survey of apartment vacancies... More ≫

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Contains tabular data found in the 2022 Apartment Vacancy and Rental Cost Survey publication, released in an open data format. The Government of Alberta conducts a survey of apartment vacancies annually between the months of May and August. The survey identifies building type, unit type, number of units, rental rates and the number of vacancies in Alberta communities with populations between 1,000 and 9,999 that have at least 30 or more rental units.

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Households by structural type by municipality

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Number of private households by year, municipality and the structural type of dwelling.

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Housing starts by municipality

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Lists the number of housing starts by year, municipality, and housing type. A Housing Start is defined as the beginning of construction work on a building, usually when the concrete has been... More ≫

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Lists the number of housing starts by year, municipality, and housing type. A Housing Start is defined as the beginning of construction work on a building, usually when the concrete has been poured for the whole of the footing around the structure, or an equivalent stage where a basement will not be part of the structure.

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