In short
In Alberta, 30 verified programs apply to this project: 12 province-wide (federal programs included) and 18 offered by 11 municipalities. The largest: GST/HST First-Time Home Buyers' rebate, up to $50,000; Multigenerational home renovation tax credit (MHRTC), up to $7,250; Housing Benefit for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence, up to $7,200.
Everywhere in Alberta
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GST/HST First-Time Home Buyers' rebateCanada Revenue Agency · Federal | Up to $50,000 | Open |
| Multigenerational home renovation tax credit (MHRTC)Canada Revenue Agency · Federal | Up to $7,250 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Housing Benefit for Survivors of Gender-Based ViolenceAssisted Living and Social Services · Provincial | Up to $7,200 | Open |
| GST/HST new housing rebateCanada Revenue Agency · Federal | Up to $6,300 | Open |
| GST/HST new residential rental property (NRRP) rebateCanada Revenue Agency · Federal | Up to $6,300 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Rent assistanceAssisted Living and Social Services · Provincial | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Open |
| Affordable housing programsGovernment of Alberta · Provincial | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Insured Loans for On-Reserve First Nation HousingCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) (SCHL) · Federal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Indemnité différentielle de logement des Forces CanadiennesNational Defence · Federal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Open |
| CMHC Refinance (secondary suites)Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) (SCHL) · Federal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| CMHC Eco PlusCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) (SCHL) · Federal | Up to 25% of costs | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Canada Housing Benefit (CHB)Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) (SCHL) · Federal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Municipal programs
Cold Lake
All housing programs in Cold Lake →
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Starter Home Incentive ProgramCity of Cold Lake · Municipal | Up to 100% of costs | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Secondary Suite Development IncentiveCity of Cold Lake · Municipal | Up to $5,000 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Multiunit Rental Housing Incentive ProgramCity of Cold Lake · Municipal | Up to $15,000 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Water, Sanitary and Storm Service Connection (remplacement des raccordements)City of Cold Lake · Municipal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
County of Minburn No. 27
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| "Buy a Lot for a Loonie" ProgramCounty of Minburn No. 27 · Municipal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Jasper
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP)Municipality of Jasper · Municipal | Up to 100% of costs | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit Incentive ProgramMunicipality of Jasper · Municipal | Up to $30,000 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Lac La Biche County
All housing programs in the Lac La Biche County →
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Development Incentive Program – Stream A: New Home Construction (Lac La Biche County)County of Lac La Biche · Municipal | Up to $20,000 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Housing Development Incentive Program – Stream B: Multi-Unit Housing (Lac La Biche County)County of Lac La Biche · Municipal | Up to $10,000 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Leduc
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Incentive ProgramCity of Leduc — Housing Accelerator Fund, initiative 7 · Municipal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
M.D. of Opportunity No. 17
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Subsidized Subdivision Grant Program (Land Policy L.2)M.D. of Opportunity No. 17 · Municipal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
McLennan
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Incentive ProgramCity of McLennan · Municipal | 100% credit | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Nanton
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal Lot Sales Policy rebatesCity of Nanton · Municipal | Up to $7,500 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Ponoka
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Residential New Build Incentive – PonokaCity of Ponoka · Municipal | 75% credit | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Two Hills
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Community Revitalization Property Tax Incentive ProgramCity of Two Hills · Municipal | 100% credit | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Westlock
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Home IncentiveCity of Westlock · Municipal | Up to $15,000 | Open |
| New Home Incentive (property tax cancellation)City of Westlock · Municipal | Up to $5,000 | Open |
| Rental Suite IncentiveCity of Westlock · Municipal | Up to $10,000 | Open |
Recently closed
- Residential Infill Grant (DIG) (Grande Prairie) (City of Grande Prairie): closed to new applications.
- Secondary Suite Incentive Program (Calgary) (City of Calgary): closed to new applications.
- Backyard Suites Incentive Program (Calgary) (City of Calgary — Housing Accelerator Fund): closed to new applications.
- HAT Smart New Homes Incentive Program (Medicine Hat) (City of Medicine Hat): closed on December 15, 2026.
- Residential Development Incentive (Wetaskiwin) (City of Wetaskiwin): closed on July 31, 2026.
- Canada Secondary Suite Loan Program (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) (SCHL)): closed to new applications.
Frequently asked questions
What programs help you build a home or rental housing in Alberta?
In Alberta, 30 verified programs apply to this project: 12 province-wide (federal programs included) and 18 offered by 11 municipalities. The largest: GST/HST First-Time Home Buyers' rebate, up to $50,000; Multigenerational home renovation tax credit (MHRTC), up to $7,250; Housing Benefit for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence, up to $7,200.
What is the largest program to build a home or rental housing in Alberta?
GST/HST First-Time Home Buyers' rebate, from Canada Revenue Agency: up to $50,000. It is the largest published amount among open programs; the right one for you depends on your situation.
Which cities in Alberta have their own programs to build a home or rental housing?
11 municipalities, with the number of programs: Cold Lake (4), Westlock (3), Jasper (2), Lac La Biche County (2), County of Minburn No. 27 (1), Leduc (1), M.D. of Opportunity No. 17 (1), McLennan (1), Nanton (1), Ponoka (1), and 1 more. They come on top of provincial and federal programs.
Are these programs open right now?
30 programs are open to applications. 6 programs closed recently: Residential Infill Grant (DIG); Secondary Suite Incentive Program; Backyard Suites Incentive Program, among others. For 22, the agency says neither open nor closed: the status is inferred from its active page. Statuses checked on each agency's page, most recently on November 7, 2026.
How do I apply?
You apply directly to each program's agency: the link to its official page is in the table. Payotte grants nothing and does not confirm eligibility; the agency's full conditions apply.
How this page is made
Every amount, date and condition was checked on the linked official page within the last 30 days; a program that has not been rechecked is left out. When the agency's page says neither open nor closed, the status is inferred and labelled as such. Payotte grants nothing and does not confirm eligibility: you apply to the agency. General information, not tax advice.
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