Renting can be complicated. Learn your rights, save money and connect with housing resources.
The City of Edmonton offers free Rent Ready courses to help you become a better renter. It’s about building the knowledge and skills to find housing and keep it.
Courses are regularly offered at Edmonton Public Libraries (EPL) branches and cover residential tenancy legislation, community resources, utilities, and financial empowerment. You’ll learn from experts at the City, Bissell Centre and Utilities Consumer Advocate.
You will learn:
- How to navigate the housing application process
- Your rights and responsibilities as a tenant
- The responsibilities of your landlord
- How to find savings and make the most of your money and find savings
- How to keep your home safe and secure
Refreshments will be provided. Free transit tickets are available upon request.
Course Schedule
If you are unable to complete the registration forms, please call 780-496-5959.
| Course Type | Location | Date/Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | EPL - Athlone/Calder 12710 131 Avenue NW | June 9, 2026 1:30-4:30pm | Register for Basic Course |
| Basic | EPL - Stanley A. Milner (Downtown) 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square | July 8, 2026 1:30-4:30pm | Register for Basic Course Registration opens June 8 |
| Basic | Edmonton Public Library Castle Downs 106 Lakeside Landing, 15379 Castle Downs Rd | August 11, 2026 1:30-4:30pm | Register for Basic Course Registration open on July 11 |
| Certificate* | Lois Hole (Callingwood) 17650 69 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5T 3X9 | August 27, Sept 3, 10 & 17 6-8:30pm | Register for Certificate Course Registration Opens July 27 |
* Certificate courses are 4 sessions, 2.5 hours each, including a half-hour break. Basic Course is not required to sign up.
Basic Course Training for Organizations
Are you interested in booking a Rent Ready Basic course for your clients?
Contact Us
Tenant Support
Phone 780-496-5959
Fax 780-496-5859