About Civida
Civida is the largest provider of community and affordable housing in Northern Alberta, overseeing more than 5,400 community and affordable homes at more than 130 sites across the City of Edmonton. With a history spanning more than 50 years and guided by a mission to provide safe and affordable homes, Civida prioritizes sustainability, customer and community wellbeing, and collaboration to create stable and inclusive housing environments for all.
Our Programs
Recipient households live in private rental homes and receive a monthly benefit amount to help make their rent more affordable. Civida is not the property manager. The Rent Assistance Benefit (RAB) program is governed by the Rent Supplement Regulation and the Social Housing Accommodation Regulation.
The Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit (TRAB) provides a benefit for working households with low income or those between jobs. Support is provided for a limited time, to help while income stabilizes.
Near Market housing provides subsidized housing to people with moderate incomes, with rent 10 to 40 per cent below Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) recommended market rental rates. Mixed Income Housing is designed to have a diverse group of tenants with different income levels, all living in the same community. Rent is based on a percentage of your income, with the amount depending on gross monthly household income and asset limits. Eligibility criteria for Community Housing or Near Market Programs must be met, however, once tenants move into a Mixed Income community, they do not have to stay under these income or asset limits, as rent will be calculated based on changing income.
4,000 +
households receive Housing Benefits each month through Civida
15,000 +
people live in a Civida managed home
Households We Serve
People accessing Affordable Housing through Civida
27,000 +
have affordable housing through Civida
Civida enables over 2% of the City of Edmonton’s population to live affordably through rent assistance programs and Civida managed homes. Almost half of those we serve are children under the age of 18.
Between 2023-2025, our new developments, acquisitions, and expansion to rent assistance programs led to over 3,000 more people being matched to homes and benefits.
People We Serve, By Age
Civida Managed Properties
5,300 +
homes are managed by Civida
Civida works in partnership with all three levels of government including the Government of Canada, Government of Alberta, and the City of Edmonton to deliver safe, affordable homes to Edmontonians.
4,400 +
Community Housing units are managed by Civida
More than 62% of Civida-managed homes are owned by the Government of Alberta, with the City of Edmonton owning 17%. Almost 40% of Civida-managed properties are 3 bedroom homes, with 281 four- and five- bedroom homes.
970 +
Affordable Housing units are provided through Civida
In 2023-2025, Civida added more than 600 new affordable tenancies, and increased Rent Assistance Benefits by over 30% annually. New communities continue to be developed.
Building Types
Building Ownership
Home Bedroom Makeup
The Demand for Affordable Housing
10,000 +
unique, qualified households are awaiting matching to a home on Civida’s Priority List
Demand is greater than available homes, and households are matched to homes in alignment with the Alberta Social Housing Accommodation Regulation (SHAR) to ensure that those with the highest need, and facing the greatest barriers to housing are matched to homes as soon as they are available.
Property Maintenance and Renewal
300 +
homes renewed each year
At Civida, we prioritize ensuring that homes are safe and well-maintained.
Through funding received from all levels of Government, including the Federal government (CMHC), the Government of Alberta and the City of Edmonton, we are able to renew hundreds of homes and communities each year. These investments allow us to continue ensuring that thousands of Albertans have access to safe, affordable homes, today and for years to come.
