Rent Assistance Programs
Heartland Housing Foundation administrates two types of rent assistance for Strathcona County, Fort Saskatchewan and Beaver County.
- The Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit (TRAB) is a short-term subsidy for households experiencing a temporary loss of income due to work shortages, layoff, or other temporary circumstances.
- The Rent Assistance Benefit (RAB) provides long-term rental assistance benefits to eligible households.
These rent assistance programs are not emergency funding. We cannot provide emergency funding. If you require emergency funding, please call 211.
You may only apply for rent assistance through Heartland Housing Foundation if you hold a lease in Strathcona County, Fort Saskatchewan, or Beaver County. Call 211 to find out who your local service delivery agent is if you live outside of our service area.
If you have an open application for rent assistance and wish to view your application, click here to access our application portal.
Core Housing Need is a criteria for both the long-term Rent Assistance Benefit and the Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit.
A household is in core housing need if:
- Suitable accommodation costs more than 30% of the household’s total income on rent, and
- The household has a total annual income below the income threshold for a given municipality.
- The annual household income thresholds are set by the province. the current thresholds are in the table below and apply to both Rent Assistance programs.
Income Thresholds for Rent Assistance Programs
| 1 Adult | 2 Adults | 1 or 2 adults & up to 2 dependents | 1 or 2 adults & up to 3 dependents | 1 or 2 adults & 4 or more dependents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Annual Household Income - Fort Saskatchewan & Strathcona County | $46,000 | $54,000 | $66,000 | $76,000 | $84,000 |
| Maximum Annual Household Income - Beaver County | $32,500 | $44,500 | $52,000 | $55,500 | $68,500 |
