Grande Prairie strives to be an inclusive and caring community, with a high quality of life for all residents. Part of achieving these goals is to ensure appropriate and affordable housing is available for all residents.
Affordable Housing Strategy 2020-2030
The draft Affordable Housing Strategy 2020-2030 outlines how the City will take advantage of its unique position to support the creation of non-market housing and improve housing affordability in the community. The Strategy is under development in consultation with the community and incorporates extensive research into the local housing context.
The City's Role
The City is currently refining the scope of the draft Strategy to ensure alignment with current community needs, following the economic upheavals experienced by the community in recent years.
The City provides leadership through development and implementation of strategy, advocacy with each order of government, and direct municipal support for local affordable housing providers.
There are three main ways that the City can influence the supply of affordable housing including: policy incentives, direct investments or providing expertise and support through partnerships.
Examples of City involvement in affordable housing include but are not limited to:
About Affordable Housing
Affordable housing is about whether a household is able to meet its housing needs while still being able to afford other essentials. Affordable housing is not just about cost. It is also important to consider if the house has enough room for the people living there and what condition it is in.
Housing is assessed using Core Housing Need, a measure that considers three factors: