About

Our Story

At Civida, we believe that life starts with a home.

Civida has long history of providing affordable housing options for Edmonton families. Established as the Edmonton Housing Authority in 1970; in 1995, we became Capital Region Housing. Today, we are Civida — the largest provider of community and affordable homes in Edmonton. A lot has changed since 1970, but our mission remains the same – to provide safe, affordable housing for all who may need it.

Our Impact

Civida is one of the largest housing management bodies in Alberta, overseeing over 5,300 homes at more than 130 sites across the City of Edmonton. Civida also administers rent subsidies for more than 3,000 households in Edmonton every month. Guided by a mission to provide safe and affordable housing, Civida prioritizes customer and community wellbeing, creating a positive and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.

Government investments, including increased funding for the Rent Assistance Benefit Program and capital grants for housing projects, enable Civida to provide safe and affordable homes to a larger number of Edmontonians.

Community partnerships form a fundamental component of Civida’s approach to providing affordable housing. By working together and collaborating with social serving community partners, Civida tenants are better able to navigate the challenges they face, create resiliency and live vibrant and full lives as part of the broader Edmonton community.

Through partnerships, investments, and a customer-centric approach, Civida is dedicated to our mission of providing safe, affordable homes while positively impacting the wellbeing and stability of its customers and the communities we serve.