provincial · Alberta
Rent Assistance Benefit / TRAB
For working households with low income or between jobs: employed or employed within the last 24 months, and not receiving social assistance (Income Support, Learner Income Suppor
- Verified Aug 22, 2026
- provincial program · Alberta
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At a glance
- Worth:
- RAB ≤$500/mo · TRAB 2-year
- Who:
- For working households with low income or between jobs: employed or employed within the last 24 months, and not receiving social assistance (Income Support, Learner Income Support, AISH, Alberta Seniors Benefit, GIS/OAS); Flat monthly subsidy by household size and municipality; available in Alberta's seven largest centres (Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer) and most surrounding communities; Two-year limit; benefit reduced ~20% in year two; eligibility reassessed af
- Apply:
- Official program page
What it could be worth
Amount
RAB ≤$500/mo · TRAB 2-year
How it benefits you
- For working households with low income or between jobs: employed or employed within the last 24 months, and not receiving social assistance (Income Support, Learner Income Suppor
What you need to qualify or apply
Eligibility
- For working households with low income or between jobs: employed or employed within the last 24 months, and not receiving social assistance (Income Support, Learner Income Support, AISH, Alberta Seniors Benefit, GIS/OAS); Flat monthly subsidy by household size and municipality; available in Alberta's seven largest centres (Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer) and most surrounding communities; Two-year limit; benefit reduced ~20% in year two; eligibility reassessed af
How to apply
- For working households with low income or between jobs: employed or employed within the last 24 months, and not receiving social assistance (Income Support, Learner Income Support, AISH, Alberta Seniors Benefit, GIS/OAS); Flat monthly subsidy by household size and municipality; available in Alberta's seven largest centres (Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer) and most surrounding communities; Two-year limit; benefit reduced ~20% in year two; eligibility reassessed after year one; first-come-first-served; reapplication possible after two years; Sample 2026 Calgary rates (Year 1): bachelor $155, 1-bed $175, 2-bed $217, 3-bed $238, 4-bed $292 (Ye
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Amounts & rules verified Aug 22, 2026
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