Rental Assistance Benefit
The Rent Supplement Programs have been established by Federal and Provincial Governments to help address the housing need throughout Alberta. There are two available programs, the Rental Assistance Benefit (RAB), and the Temporary Rental Assistance Benefit (TRAB).
Red Deer Housing Authority (RDHA) is only able to administer these programs for their specific areas. RAB is available in Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Innisfail and Rocky Mountain House. TRAB is available for only Red Deer residents.
Subsidy payments to tenants are issued directly by RDHA.
Amount of Assistance
Rental Assistance Benefit (RAB) maximums are listed below:
- 1 Bedroom – $300
- 2 Bedroom – $350
- 3 Bedroom – $400
- 4 Bedroom – $400
Eligibility:
Eligibility criteria is set by Alberta Government and based on a provincial point-scoring criteria to ensure assistance is provided to those most in need.
To qualify for the Rental Assistance Benefit (RAB), applicants must be Canadian Citizens, independent landed immigrants, or government sponsored landed immigrants. Assets and belongings cannot exceed $25,000.
The program is open to people who are renting a legal suite (e.g. apartment, duplex, townhouse).
Total household income cannot be more than the maximum income limits permitted under the program:
Bachelor
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
4+ Bedroom
Applying
Applicants must provide verification of their current income and proof of their rent (i.e. lease agreement). You will be placed on a waiting list based on priority of need – those with the greatest need are offered the next available rent supplement.
