Nearly 900 Edmonton social housing units renovated in 3 years
Posted June 25, 2026 3:25 pm.
Last Updated June 25, 2026 7:44 pm.
The City of Edmonton announced Thursday that it has renovated nearly 900 affordable townhomes and apartments in the last three years.
The repairs covered the 882 units operated by Civida, the city’s subsidized housing program, which were built in the 1960s and 1970s. The improvements to the units include structural repairs, electrical upgrades, accessibility improvements.
In a press release, announcing the upgrades, Mayor Andrew Knack said, “These improvements will also mean a better quality of life for families with health issues or disabilities, fleeing domestic violence or just getting on their feet.”
The renovations sites were funding jointly by the City, which contributed $10.5 million, and the federal government which added $12.8 million.
Federal Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience Eleanor Olszewski said the upgrades were essential to building strong and healthy communities.
“By investing in the homes people already rely on, we’re extending the life of affordable units,” she said. “These upgrades protect affordability today while keeping this vital housing available for years to come.”
Civida is the city’s largest provider of affordable homes where residents pay a maximum of 30 per cent of their income towards rent.
“Affordable housing is the foundation of strong communities, and partnerships like this are essential to preserving and improving existing homes so they remain safe, available and accessible to the residents who rely on them,” said Bree Claude, CEO of Civida.
The City also said that over 1,076 mixed-income townhomes and apartments owned by HomeEd, the City’s non-profit housing corporation, were retrofitted with additional funding of $6.8 million from the federal government and $3.5 million from the City. The retrofits included improvements to efficiency, accessibility and sustainability, the City said.
