How to Access Housing

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

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.

supportive housing

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.

affordable housing

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