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Need-To-Reside Rule

Looking to rent or buy a place in Banff?

  • To live in Banff, you must work in Banff.

  • This rule ensures housing is available to people who work in the community.

Where to go:

Town of Banff

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Low Cost Housing to Purchase

Help for affordable home ownership.

  • You can buy a place in Banff on the open market or through the Banff Housing Corporation.

  • The Banff Housing Corporation sells affordable price restricted and equity share housing.

  • You must meet certain criteria to be eligible to purchase a Banff Housing Corporation home.

Where to go:

Banff Housing Corporation,
547 Coyote Lane, Unit 2006

403.762.1115

 
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Finding a Place to Rent

Facts about renting in Banff.

  • Rents for a room in a house shared with others are from $600 a month to $1,500.

  • Rents for an entire apartment range from $800 a month to $4500.

  • Some landlords do not advertise. They rent to people they know or someone recommended to them. So, let friends know you want to rent.

  • Find rental listings online at Bow Valley Home Finders or Bow Valley Nest Finders on Facebook, Banff/Canmore Kijiji and local property management companies.

Where to go:

Town of Banff

Low Cost Housing to Rent

Help to find low cost housing.

  • The Banff Housing Corporation is one of Banff’s largest affordable rental housing providers. You must meet certain criteria to be eligible to rent a Banff Housing Corporation rental.

Where to go:

Banff Housing Corporation,
547 Coyote Lane, Unit 2006

403.762.1115

  • The Banff YWCA offers temporary and permanent affordable housing for adults only.

  • You must have a full time job to be eligible for housing.

  • You will be on a wait list for this housing.

Where to go:

Apply in person at the YWCA Banff, 102 Spray Avenue

403.762.3560

Email: residenceco@ywcabanff.ca

 
 
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Legal Rights for Renters

Know your rights.

  • As a renter (tenant), you have rights and responsibilities.

Where to go:

Laws for Landlords
and Tenants in Alberta

 
 

Emergency Shelter

Bow Valley Women’s Emergency Shelter.

  • Provides a safe space for individuals and families fleeing domestic or sexual violence in the Bow Valley region.

Call 403.760.3200 or after hours call 403.762.3560

Bow Valley Homeless to Housing Coalition (H2HC).

  • Can help you if you cannot find anywhere to live.

Call 403.678.7130 or 403.760.3200

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Staff Housing

Ask about staff housing when you apply for a job.

  • You usually share staff housing, and most do not allow children.

  • Rent is usually taken off your pay cheque.

Where to go:

Job Resource Center Staff Housing Guide

 
 
 
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