City investing in nine affordable housing developments across Edmonton |
June 30, 2026
The City of Edmonton is investing $11.5 million across nine new affordable housing sites, adding 150 homes for Edmontonians in core housing need.
The Affordable Housing Investment Program (AHIP) supports organizations developing non-market affordable housing for Edmontonians in core housing need, meaning they pay more than they can afford in housing costs, or live in crowded or unsafe conditions and can’t afford to move. The projects approved today cover a wide range of non-market housing options, from mixed-market to supportive housing. Together, they will provide homes for women and children fleeing violence, people with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, newcomers and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
“These 150 homes will provide stability and change lives, helping build a stronger, safer city,” said Mayor Andrew Knack. “Edmonton has increased its affordable housing by more than 40 per cent since 2019, and in large part, that achievement happened because of the City’s early and consistent support for projects like these.”
Executive Committee approved the following grants:
- C.A.R.E. Housing Society: $212,822 to construct a fully-accessible single-detached house for people with developmental disabilities in Britannia Youngstown.
- Coja Projects Ltd.: $250,000 and $480,000 to construct, respectively, a semi-detached residential building with garage suites, and a multi-unit residential building in Calder for newcomers and women and children fleeing violence.
- Edmonton 2 Spirit Society: $493,000 and $460,000 to construct two 12-unit transitional housing buildings for Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Grovenor.
- Excel Society: $1.202 million to construct fully accessible supportive housing for people with developmental disabilities, mental health challenges and addictions in Balwin.
- Métis Capital Housing Corporation: $6 million to develop an affordable housing project in Blatchford with 55 one- and two-bedroom units, including 14 barrier-free units.
- Right at Home Housing Society: $694,400 to construct eight row housing units for low-income families on an undeveloped portion of its Hazeldean Heights property.
- Soufi Holdings Company: $1.7 million to construct 25 new one-bedroom apartment units in Boyle Street, including five barrier-free units, for newcomers and racialized individuals.
Three of the projects are Indigenous-led, including Pakoshayimoohk (Hope) Village, a mixed-use affordable housing development by the Métis Capital Housing Corporation that received the largest grant in this funding round.
“Pakoshayimoohk Village combines stable housing, supportive community integration, natural green spaces, fitness opportunities and community gardening to promote healing, dignity, independence and hope," said Valerie Quintal, Secretary, Housing & Infrastructure, Otipemisiwak Métis Government. "This type of transitional housing can serve as a bridge to long-term recovery, self-sufficiency and a higher quality of life."
“Recovery does not end when treatment is complete,” said Kaila Mitchell, Secretary, Health and Seniors, Otipemisiwak Métis Government. “People need safe, supportive housing and continued access to culture, community and wraparound services as they rebuild their lives. We are helping people reclaim hope, strengthen their connections and build healthier futures for themselves and their families."
Two projects will advance the development of supportive or transitional housing, helping people experiencing homelessness move into housing with higher levels of support. While Edmonton currently has more than 1,300 units of permanent supportive housing, several hundred additional units are needed to meet current demand.
“For over 60 years, our organization has supported people with developmental disabilities in Edmonton,” said Linda Revell, CEO, Excel Society. “This funding will help us move forward with new barrier-free, accessible and affordable housing for those we serve.”
Other projects will support families, newcomers and racialized individuals, who face a higher risk of core housing need. While many newcomer-focused developments include multi-bedroom units, the Boyle Street project is designed for smaller households and will offer supports and programming in a flexible main-floor space that helps build community connections. The space will be used for cooking classes, settlement workshops, seniors' activities, cultural gatherings and other programming that helps foster connections among residents and neighbours.
"Housing is only one part of creating a resilient community, which is why our plan includes a dedicated community space," said Susan Soufi, co-founder, Soufi Holdings Company. "Many newcomers and racialized communities face challenges, so we're building a development that welcomes grassroot organizations to deliver programs, services and supports directly to the community."
The next round of AHIP is currently underway and accepting applications until July 31, 2026. Learn more and apply at edmonton.ca/AffordableHousingInvestment.
Quick facts
- AHIP is the City’s flagship affordable housing program, providing grants to help create homes across the affordable housing spectrum, from near-market rentals to social and supportive housing.
- The General AHIP stream provides up to 25 per cent of the capital costs of newly constructed or rehabilitated affordable housing developments.
- The Indigenous Housing AHIP stream offers grants of up to 25 per cent, with the opportunity for up to 40 per cent where additional affordability, energy efficiency and unit size requirements are met.
- One in eight households, one in four renters and one in three Indigenous renter households are in core housing need. The number of households in core housing need in Edmonton is expected to increase to 59,000 households by 2026.
- The City has a goal to help create 4,652 new or renewed units of affordable housing by 2026. With these grants, the City has now supported 3,827 units since 2023.
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