Affordable Housing

Use the menu above to view properties that the CHF owns and provides to those at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

Some of these units are owned by the Calgary Community Land Trust (CCLT), which is a separate, non-profit entity controlled by the CHF.

One of the strategies of Calgary's 10 Year Plan is to "ensure adequate affordable and supportive housing."

In total, 3,051 units of affordable housing have been funded in Calgary in the first three years of the 10 Year Plan. The total is based on the units funded by The City of Calgary and the success of RFPs submitted to the Government of Alberta for affordable housing in Calgary.

CHF Housing Strategy

The CHF believes the best affordable housing is quickly available, has deep subsidy rentals, is scattered through the city and has a mix of residents.

The CHF's goal is to develop 150 units per year over the 10 years of the Plan. In the first three years, the CHF received funding for 457 units.

How the CHF typically aquire funding for capital projects:

  • 70% government funded
  • 30% through a combination of mortgages and donations
  • Interest-free Evergreen Line of Credit provided by First Calgary Savings