Rent or Utility Help


Can't pay the rent this month? Need some help with a security deposit or utility payments?

The Calgary Rent Bank may be able to help you!

Calgary Rent Bank

Program Outline

The Calgary Rent Bank is an initiative that provides loans for families and individuals to help secure housing, prevents residential evictions and avoids termination of utilities.

How It Works

The Calgary Rent Bank provides loans for rent and utility arrears, as well as security rent deposits and utility deposits. Participants of the program are expected to repay their loan monthly over a 2-year period and participate in two money management workshops on topics such as budgeting, credit repair, asset building, and responsible consumerism. Loan interest is at 1.5% above prime, but is refunded to the client when the loan is paid back in full and when you have attended both of the 2-hour workshops.

Benefits to You

  • Secures stable housing or prevents eviction
  • Builds knowledge and skills in effective money management
  • Rebuilds and/or establishes a credit rating
  • Asset-building (i.e., security or utility deposit)

Who Can Apply?

You can apply if you:

  • Are 18 years old and above
  • Are employed or receive income assistance

Your total household income is at or below the following guidelines:

Household Size

Income Limit
1 person $21,202
2 people $26,396
3 people $32,450
4 people $39,399
5 people $44,686
6 people $50,397
7 or more $56,110

Program Dates

Applications for loans are done on an on-going basis. Applicants must fill out an application form through a referring community agency.

How to Apply?

If you are currently accessing services from a local community organization ask them if they can help you fill out an application form. Otherwise fill out an application at one of the following community agencies.  You will need to phone ahead to make an appointment before going to these community agencies:

SE

CUPS Community Health Centre  221-8676  *By Appointment Only

Sunrise Community Link Resource Centre 204-8280 *By Appointment Only

Patch Project - Dover 273-3984

Millican-Ogden Community Association - Family Resource Centre 720-3322

SW

Aboriginal Resource Centre 204-0083

West Central Resource Centre 543-0555

Patch Project - Woodridge 281-4905

NE

Aspen Family and Community Network 219-3477

Heart of the NE Community Centre 293-5467

North of McKnight Resource Centre 293-0424

NW

BowWest Community Supports Services 216-5348

North Central Community Resource Centre 275-6666

For further information contact the Calgary Rent Bank information line at 207-0148, or by email: rentbank@momentum.org.

Financial Partners

This program is made possible by: