Apply for the Airdrie Fair Access Program

Eligibility is determined based on the combined income of all adult members of the household, and the total number of members in the household. Your total income can be found on your Notice of (Tax) Assessment on line 15000. If the combined total income amounts for all adult household members falls within the eligibility thresholds listed above, you may be eligible for AFA.

View eligibility and requirements

You will be asked to submit ONE of the following documents for each member of your household 18 years of age or older. Please do not submit originals.

• A copy of your Canada Revenue Agency: 'Notice of Assessment' or 'Notice of Reassessment' for each household member (aged 18 years and over) that lives with you. Total income is shown on Line 15000 and will be considered for program eligibility.
• A copy of your current Assured Income for Severely Handicapped (AISH) form indicating eligibility period.
• A copy of your current Alberta Supports: Income Support form that indicates eligibility period.
• A copy of your current Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) form that indicates eligibility period.
• A copy of your current Alberta Health Benefit Card and an approval letter from Alberta Supports that indicates eligibility period.
• A copy of an Alberta Seniors Benefit approval letter from the Alberta government indicating eligibility period.
• A copy of a letter from the Airdrie Housing Rental Administrator issued in the last 30 days indicating that you are an Airdrie Housing Limited tenant.
• A copy of a letter from a Registered Social Worker or partnering social agency. The letter must be issued in the last 30 days and clearly state that the applicant lives in Airdrie, list all household members (including children), and that the total household income is below one of the thresholds for Airdrie Fair Access (must specify which threshold).
• A copy of an independent youth letter from a child and youth support program of Alberta Children’s Services issued within the last 30 days that clearly states the applicant lives in Airdrie, lists all household members (including children), and that the applicant’s income is below one of the thresholds for Airdrie Fair Access (must specify which threshold).
• A copy of a Resettlement Assistance Program document that confirms the start-up & monthly allowance and that you are receiving support under the Resettlement Assistance Program.

You will be asked to submit ONE of the following documents for the primary applicant. Please do not submit originals.

• A copy of your Alberta Driver’s License or Alberta Government Identification Card.
• A copy of a utility, telephone, or cable bill dated within the last 30 days.
• A copy of a bank statement on letterhead with your name and address dated within the last 30 days.
• A copy of any government document with your name and current address dated within the last 30 days.
• A copy of a signed lease agreement.

• Online applications: complete the AFA application form to the best of your ability. If your application is incomplete or missing documents, you will be unable to apply online.

Submit your application online 

• In person: if you cannot apply online, please visit Community Links in person at: 211-125 Main St. NW, Airdrie AB T4B 0P7.
• Application assistance: if you have additional questions about the process, please email airdriefairaccess@nrvcl.ab.ca or call Community Links at 403.945.3900.

When your application is processed, your income will be assessed to determine if you meet the income requirement for these programs and what level of subsidy you qualify for.

Community Links will contact you letting you know if you qualify for these programs based on your income. This notification (usually about two weeks from the time your application is received) will tell you what to do next. If you qualify, your card will be issued by mail or may be picked up at Community Links.