How to Access Housing

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Find out how to access emergency shelter, affordable and supportive housing.

Emergency Shelter

If you need a temporary and safe place to sleep:

Find up-to-date emergency shelter options at Homeward Trust
Call 211 or visit 211 Alberta
Use the HelpSeeker app

Supportive Housing

If you are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and need housing support:

Email coordinatedaccess@homewardtrust.ca
Call 780-702-5267
Get in-person support at the Stanley A. Milner Library

Affordable Housing

If you need subsidized housing, find out what is available and how to apply:

Visit Find Housing Alberta
Call 211

Attainable Market Housing

The First Place program helps first-time buyers access the housing market by providing a five-year deferral on the land portion of the mortgage. Find out more about the program and whether you are eligible.

For More Information

Affordable Housing and Homelessness

Affordable Housing and Homelessness, Social Development Branch
18th Floor, Edmonton Tower
10111 104 Avenue NW
Edmonton AB T5J 0J4

If you are calling from outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311

Telephone	311