What you need to know

The Rental Assistance Benefit (RAB) is a subsidy program administered by Rocky View Foundation (RVF) on behalf of the Government of Alberta for the current residents of Rocky View County and the townsites of Airdrie, Cochrane, Crossfield, Irricana, and Beiseker. This program provides direct financial assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families to help make rent with a private landlord more affordable.

To qualify, applicants must meet all eligibility criteria under the Social Housing Accommodation Regulation, including:

  • Being in core housing need
  • Having total assets of $25,000 or less
  • Applicants must be Canadian citizens, individuals lawfully admitted into Canada for permanent residence, refugees sponsored by the Government of Canada, or individuals who have applied for refugee or immigration status and for whom private sponsorship has broken down, and Ukrainian evacuees with proof of a valid, non-expired Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET)

This long-term benefit is awarded based on need, which is determined by factors such as income, rent, assets, dependents, and current housing conditions. The RAB program plays a vital role in supporting housing affordability and improving the quality of life for those in need.

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