Affordable Housing Project Launches in Calgary with Multi-Government Funding
What happened
Construction began on the Erlton House development, a below-market condo project in Calgary, on September 21, 2026. The initiative is designed to house nearly 90 vulnerable women and children and is valued at $17.6 million. Funding for the project came from all three levels of government, alongside contributions from Trico Homes and the Calgary Real Estate Board’s REALTOR Community Foundation legacy grant.
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Why it matters
The development represents a significant public investment in affordable housing infrastructure within Calgary. The city contributed $3 million toward the project by selling the land at book value, while the provincial and federal governments each provided approximately $4.8 million.
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Calgary
largest city in Alberta, Canada
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