Presentation to council budget committee, October 15, 2018

Mission: To facilitate and manage affordable housing to meet the diverse needs of our community.

affordable rentals

Property management

Making a difference “I’d like to thank you for all your help and also thank you as well for helping me to get to a better path in life. This is a very important place to help those in need. You helped me and if I can do anything to help give back I would love to do so…” Former Airdrie Housing tenant who was able to move to market housing.

Recognizing our differences

Making it work “Airdrie housing is playing an important role in the life of the people, especially new-comers and low-income families. They are helping them to provide the basic needs of life (food and shelter) I really appreciate their services. They are providing best services as they can. I am really impressed and appreciate that.”

Affordable Housing matters Average of 67 people per month are having their housing needs met 64% are women 25% are children under 17 Average yearly income for a housing client is $25,301 Average market rent for a two bedroom apartment in Airdrie - $1336* Average rent to income ratio 63% without Airdrie Housing assistance. Average rent to income ratio with Airdrie Housing assistance 41% *Canadian Rental Housing Index 2018

Airdrie Housing Limited Waitlist Numbers 2017

At the end of 2017, 33% of current Airdrie Housing clients had indicated that domestic violence is or has been a concern. 31% on the waitlist indicated the same.