Land Disbursement Policy Framework for Affordable Housing

Crown and Surplus Lands

Effective April 1, 2008, crown and surplus provincial lands are being freed up for affordable housing projects through the Government of Alberta Land Disbursement Policy Framework for Affordable Housing. This policy identifies provincial land that may be sold to municipalities and not-for-profit groups for a nominal sum to be used for creating affordable housing for families and seniors. 

Contact Information
To find out more about what land is available for affordable housing in your area, and/or to ask about eligibility criteria, please contact:

John Martin, Director, Land and Special Projects
Housing and Urban Affairs
3rd Floor, 44 Capital Boulevard 
10044 - 108 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 5E6

Phone:  403-803-6768
Fax: 780-415-9345
E-mail:  John.Martin@gov.ab.ca

Surplus School Reserves

As early as spring 2008, legislative amendments will allow surplus school reserves to be used for community-based infrastructure such as libraries, fire halls or affordable housing. 

Contact Information
For more information on surplus school sites, please contact:

Avi Habinski, Director
Capital Planning Branch South Region
Alberta Education
2nd fl 44 Capital Boulevard
10044 - 108 Street
Edmonton, AB
T5J 5E6

Phone:  (780) 427-2735, dial 310-0000 for a toll-free connection
E-mail:  Avi.Habinski@gov.ab.ca

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