More than 2000 homes are needed to help residents achieve affordable housing options. Anyone can be impacted by the need for affordable housing however, individuals and families in renter households, those with disabilities, lone-parent households, seniors, and young persons are more commonly impacted.
The City’s 2024 Housing Need Assessment (HNA) is a planning document informed by data and research used to assist in identifying Airdrie’s current and future housing needs. This report highlights Airdrie’s current housing landscape, its challenges, and areas for potential improvement.
View the 2024 Housing Needs Assessment (PDF)
Canada is facing chronic housing shortages and rising costs of home ownership and rentals. This reflects a major supply-demand imbalance and has coincided with the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking widespread concerns about affordability.
Income levels are not keeping up with the rising cost of housing. The gap between housing needs and available resources requires more action on affordable housing.
ABOVE STATEMENTS TAKEN FROM 'BENEATH THE SURFACE' COMMUNITY WELL-BEING REPORT (pdf)