Affordable Housing

To review the Okotoks Housing Needs Assessment, click the button below.
Housing Needs Assessment

To review the Okotoks Housing Snapshot, click the button below.
Okotoks Housing Snapshot

Market Rentals

• Rent Faster, Rentals.ca, Kijjiji
• Partners Properties (Drake Towns and Thrive at D’Arcy Ranch)

*Some market housing providers may offer some units at below market

*See map for recent purpose-built rental projects

Non-Market Housing

• Westwinds Communities (administers Rental Assistance Benefit)
• Skotoko Housing Cooperative

Seniors Housing

• Westwinds Communities
• Tudor Manor
• Venvi the Heartland

Happipad is a web-based platform that connects two or more compatible, but unrelated, people to share a home. It is a rental matching program where a homeowner with an extra room can be connected to a well-suited tenant. The program is focused on companionship and compatibility matching as well as affordability for renters and homeowners. Click the button below for details.
Happipad Okotoks

Community Resource Directory

This directory serves as a guide to service clubs, community groups & associations, recreation & leisure pursuits, as well as social services and support agencies in and around the town of Okotoks. 

Community Resource Directory

Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program

The Alberta Government has created this program for seniors in Alberta, who now have the option to defer their residential property taxes, in order to keep extra money in their pockets and enable them to stay in their homes longer.

Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program

Rental Assistance Benefit

Westwinds Communities administers the Rental Assistance Benefit which provides a long-term monthly rent subsidy to low-income Albertans to afford their current rent.

Resources and Referrals

The Okotoks Family Resource Centre supports residents by providing information about where and how to access programs and supports to meet their needs. 

Secondary Suite and Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant Program

The grant program is available to homeowners installing a new secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit. Visit the program page for program details and eligibility requirements.

Affordable Housing Incentives

Financial incentives are available to non-profit organizations that are developing affordable (below market) housing in Okotoks. These incentives include a capital grant and building permit fee waivers for projects that are approved for funding through a federal or provincial affordability-focused program. Eligible projects can receive up to $15,000 per new unit and up to a 50% rebate on building permit fees. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis subject to funding availability.

View the program policy by clicking the button below. If you require further information please contact Michelle Grenwich at 403-995-6312 or mgrenwich@okotoks.ca.

Affordable Housing Incentives Policy