The governments of Alberta and Canada are committing $200 million to build thousands more affordable homes across the province.

As Alberta's population grows, so does the demand for affordable housing. That's why, through the Affordable Housing Partnership Program, $200 million in joint provincial and federal funding is being committed to build more affordable homes for Albertans.

"This commitment is about more than just building housing - it's about providing safe, affordable homes for Albertans, and the dignity and security that come with them. Homes people can plan their futures in, and grow their families in. Because a home is more than four walls and a roof - it's the foundation every Albertan deserves." Jason Nixon, Alberta's Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services and Minister responsible for Housing

"On National Housing Day we can't stress enough how important it is to stand with our partners and tackle the housing crisis together. The federal government remains committed to working with the Province of Alberta to accelerate the construction of homes for those who need it most. The Affordable Housing Partnership Program is unlocking funding for developers and it's building homes in communities right now." Gregor Robertson, Federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada

This commitment marks the opening of the next intake of the Affordable Housing Partnership Program and will support the creation of thousands of affordable homes in communities across the province. All proposals will be assessed based on local community needs, the ability to achieve outcomes for Albertans with low income and value for taxpayer money.

The Affordable Housing Partnership Program was launched by Alberta's government in 2022, as a key part of the province's 10-year Stronger Foundations plan to provide Albertans with safe, stable, affordable housing. To date, more than $443 million has been invested through the Affordable Housing Partnership Program to build projects in more than 20 Alberta communities, supporting upwards of 4,500 new affordable households in every corner of the province. Putting roofs over heads of Albertans

Alberta's government is committed to ensuring Albertans with low incomes have access to safe, stable and affordable housing. Alberta's government is currently providing affordable housing to more than 60,000 households across the province, including rental assistance for more than 13,000 households. Since the launch of the Stronger Foundations 10-year affordable housing strategy in 2021, Alberta's government is nearly halfway to achieving its goal of supporting an additional 25,000 affordable households by 2031.

Throughout 2024, Alberta led the country in housing starts per capita, and that momentum has continued into 2025. Despite making up less than 12 per cent of Canada's population, Alberta has built nearly a quarter of all housing starts so far this year.

Quick facts

* In total, more than $643 million has been committed to building affordable housing in Alberta through the Affordable Housing Partnership Program, including the funding announced today.

- Alberta's government launched the Affordable Housing Partnership Program in 2022.

* The Affordable Housing Partnership Program provides funding for:

- Mixed-income developments with an affordable and/or social housing component.

- Mixed-use developments with an affordable and/or social housing component.

- Specialized housing.

* Funding for the Affordable Housing Partnership Program is eligible for cost-matching through the Canada-Alberta Bilateral Agreement under the National Housing Strategy.

* Proponents interested in the next round of Affordable Housing Partnership Program funding have until January 31, 2026, to apply.

Related information

Affordable Housing Partnership Program Guidelines

Affordable Housing Partnership Program - Approved projects list

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