How to Access Housing

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Find out how to access emergency shelter, affordable and supportive housing.

Emergency Shelter Options

Specialized shelters are available, including Indigenous-led spaces and women-only facilities.

Find a temporary and safe place to sleep:

Find up-to-date emergency shelter options at the Government of Alberta
Call 211 or visit 211 Alberta
Use the HelpSeeker app
Visit the Navigation and Support Centre (10302 107 Street NW - East side entrance) for ID, income support, access to emergency shelter and housing support:
- Open Monday to Friday from 8am-4:30pm
- Walk-ins are accepted until 3pm
- Phone: 780-229-3475

Shelters in Edmonton are funded and managed by the Government of Alberta (GoA). The City of Edmonton collaborates with the GoA and local partners to ensure individuals experiencing homelessness have access to safe shelter, especially during the colder months.

Supportive Housing

If you are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and need housing support.

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Email coordinatedaccess@homewardtrust.ca
Call 780-702-5267
Get in-person support at the Stanley A. Milner Library

Affordable Housing

If you need subsidized housing, find out what is available and how to apply.

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Find Housing Alberta
Call 211
Civida: for community social housing, rent assistance benefit, near market, mixed income and student housing
Home Ed: for rentals, rental application

Indigenous Housing

If you are looking for Indigenous focused housing.

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Indigenous Housing Programs
Indigenous Housing First Program
Nikîhk Housing First
NiGiNan Housing Ventures
Métis Housing

Seniors Housing

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Financial Resources and Housing

Organization	Services and Contact
City of Edmonton	Support Services for Seniors
Sage Seniors Association Safe House	780-702-1520
GEF Seniors Housing	Housing Application 780-482-6561
Operation Friendship Seniors Society	Housing Facilities 780-429-2626
Vista Senior Housing	780-476-1470