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 or email Zula Romero at zula.romero@edmonton.ca.
| Course Type | Location | Date/Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | EPL - Strathcona 8331 104 Street | April 8 1:30-4:30pm | Register |
| Certificate* | EPL - Meadows 2702 17 Street | March 12, 19, 26 April 2 6-8:30pm | Register |
| Certificate* | EPL - Strathcona 8331 104 Street | March 17, 26 April 4, 17 No class on March 31, 2026 - Spring Break 2-4:30pm | Register |
| Certificate* | EPL - Stanley Milner 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square | April 16, 23, 30 May 7 2-4:30pm | Register |
* 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