Right at Home Housing Society

What Right at Home Housing Society does

Right at Home Housing Society is a non-profit charitable organization incorporated in Alberta, Canada, that develops, owns, and manages affordable and supportive housing for low-income individuals and families across Edmonton. The society was formed on May 24, 2016 through the amalgamation of The Edmonton Inner City Housing Society and Intermet Housing Society, and now operates 25+ distinct housing properties with an estimated aggregate unit count in the high hundreds, spanning individual supportive housing (bachelor and one-bedroom units), family housing (2-5 bedroom configurations), and mixed developments. Resident services are integrated into the housing model through the STEPS (Supportive Tenant Employment Program and Services) social enterprise launched in 2019, a Financial Literacy Program in partnership with Servus Credit Union (2024), and peer-support initiatives, in addition to culturally appropriate Indigenous housing delivered through a partnership with Niginan Housing Ventures at the Belvedere/Omamoo-Wango-Gamik site.

The society's principal technical differentiator is the North Glenora Townhomes development (2017), built with Habitat Studio as Canada's first net-zero multi-family residential development of its size, incorporating solar panels and advanced insulation techniques. Upcoming development includes Kiniski Gardens (68 townhomes, development permit received April 2026) on a former surplus school site, and the recently completed St. Paul's Legacy Project (11 homes, grand opening April 2025) on a property donated by St. Paul Lutheran Church. Revenue mechanics blend three streams: government project funding (City of Edmonton Edmonton Housing Investment Fund, CMHC Housing Initiative and Rapid Housing Initiative, Alberta Social Housing Corporation, Government of Canada), affordable tenant rental income, and donations supplemented by biennial casino fundraisers. Marketing and tenant acquisition operate through a waitlist application process, supported by a YIMBY community advocacy program, a website and newsletter, and earned media coverage.

Name

Right at Home Housing Society

Legal name

Right at Home Housing Society

Website

https://rightathomehousing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Right at Home Housing Society is a non-profit charitable organization in Edmonton, Alberta that develops, owns, and manages 25+ affordable and supportive housing properties for low-income individuals, families, Indigenous residents, newcomers, and people with disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD), Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Supportive housing programs
• Net-zero housing construction
• Tenant support services
• Community housing development

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Housing Funding: Funding from City of Edmonton Edmonton Housing Investment Fund, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Housing Initiative, Alberta Social Housing Corporation, and Government of Canada Rapid Housing Initiative for development projects.
2. Tenant Rent Revenue: Affordable rental income from tenants in supportive housing units. Rents are set at affordable rates for low-income individuals and families.
3. Donations and Fundraising: 100% of donations go towards housing development fund. Organization hosts biennial casino fundraisers as major fundraising events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Right at Home Housing Society develops, owns, and manages a portfolio of 25+ affordable and supportive housing properties across Edmonton, Alberta. The organization provides subsidized rental housing to low-income individuals and families, integrating property management with tenant support services such as the STEPS employment program, financial literacy workshops, and peer-support networks. It also develops new net-zero energy multi-family housing units in partnership with builders and government funders.

Product overview

Right at Home Housing Society is an affordable housing provider in Edmonton, Alberta offering a portfolio of 25+ distinct housing properties. The portfolio includes individual supportive housing (bachelor, one-bedroom units at properties like McCauley Elms, Harry Holt Place, Rotary Millennium House, Homebase, Eastwood North, Boyle Street South, Robert Wm. Smith Residence), family housing (2-5 bedroom units at Hazeldean Heights, Belvedere, Westwood, Norwood Boulevard, Montrose, St. Paul's Legacy, Kiniski Gardens, North McCauley, McCauley West), and mixed housing (Edmiston Apartments, 81 Street Apartments, 82 St Corner Homes, Eastwood Heights, Auclair Manor, Millbourne Townhomes, Betty Farrell Residence). The society also operates supplementary programs including STEPS (Supportive Tenant Employment Program) for tenant skill development and employment, a Financial Literacy Program in partnership with Servus Credit Union, and Net Zero Energy housing developments. North Glenora Townhomes is highlighted as Canada's largest net-zero multi-family housing built to date.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STEPS (Supportive Tenant Employment Program and Services): Social enterprise program launched in 2019 that provides employment opportunities to tenants, helping them learn skills and earn extra income while supporting transitional housing programs.

Products and services

• Edmiston Apartments
• Hazeldean Heights
• Belvedere (Omamoo-Wango-Gamik)
• Norwood Boulevard
• North Glenora Townhomes
• Montrose Townhomes
• St. Paul's Legacy Project
• McCauley Elms
• Harry Holt Place
• Rotary Millennium House
• Homebase
• Eastwood North
• Boyle Street South
• Robert Wm. Smith Residence
• Betty Farrell Residence
• Millbourne Townhomes
• Westwood
• 81 Street Apartments
• 82 St Corner Homes
• Eastwood Heights
• Auclair Manor
• North McCauley Residence
• McCauley West for Large Families
• STEPS (Supportive Tenant Employment Program and Services)
• Financial Literacy Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60 people experiencing homelessness provided stable housing at Belvedere alone
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supportive.

• St. Paul Lutheran ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Church congregation donated the property for the St. Paul's Legacy Project. The partnership transformed unused church land into 11 affordable homes and a community space, preserving the building's history while serving new community needs.
• Krawford ConstructionmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025General contractor for St. Paul's Legacy Project construction (Dan Swanson).
• DIALOGmajorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Architecture and design firm team involved in St. Paul's Legacy Project development.
• Servus Credit UnioncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Financial partner contributing to affordable housing cause. Also delivers financial literacy workshops to tenants, including budget preparation, scam recognition, and retirement savings education. 30 tenants attended workshops in 2024.
• Boyle Street Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019STEPS program provides services at the Coliseum Inn for Boyle Street Community Services' transitional housing programs. Collaboration to overcome homelessness in the community.
• Habitat StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Locally owned, award-winning home builder overseeing construction of net-zero energy townhomes. Led the North Glenora project, Canada's first net-zero multi-family residential development of this size, incorporating solar panels and advanced building techniques.
• Niginan Housing VenturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous-led housing partnership for culturally appropriate support. Manages Belvedere project together, providing homes to Indigenous people who are unable to find adequate housing. Also collaborates on transitional housing programs.
• Leading Housing (Kevin Cooper)supportiveGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvocacy partner providing support and advocacy for affordable housing initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mustard Seed Foundation: Calgary-based non-profit providing shelter, housing, and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness. Comparable as a non-profit operating affordable and supportive housing across Alberta with similar funding models and target populations, though based in Calgary rather than Edmonton.
• Habitat for Humanity Edmonton: Affordable housing non-profit in Edmonton providing homeownership opportunities for low-income families. Comparable as a non-profit affordable housing provider operating in the same Edmonton market, though focused on homeownership rather than supportive rental housing.
• Capital Region Housing Corporation: Edmonton-area non-profit housing provider managing thousands of affordable housing units across the capital region. Directly comparable as a non-profit housing society operating in the same Edmonton market with similar affordable housing mandate and government funding partnerships.
• Boyle Street Community Services: Edmonton-based non-profit providing supportive services to people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. Comparable as a partner organization working with the same vulnerable populations in Edmonton and the STEPS program operates at their Coliseum Inn transitional housing site.
• Homeward Trust Edmonton: Edmonton-based housing-focused organization coordinating affordable and supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. Comparable as a regional housing agency operating in the same Edmonton market with similar tenant populations and government funding relationships.
• Niginan Housing Ventures: Indigenous-led non-profit housing organization in Edmonton providing culturally appropriate supportive housing. Comparable as a non-profit affordable housing provider serving the same Edmonton market, with whom Right at Home co-manages the Belvedere property.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity Canada: National non-profit affordable housing organization operating across Canada, providing homeownership and affordable housing solutions. Comparable as a larger affordable housing organization with similar mission, though operating nationally and focused on homeownership model.

Regional players

• Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society: Edmonton-based Indigenous non-profit providing housing and supportive services. Comparable as a culturally-focused affordable housing provider in the Edmonton region, though with a broader social services focus than Right at Home.

Emerging players

• Jasper Place Wellness Centre: Edmonton-based non-profit providing affordable housing and wellness services in the west end. Comparable as a smaller Edmonton-based affordable housing organization serving similar low-income populations, though with a more limited property portfolio.

Others

• CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation): Federal housing agency providing funding, mortgage insurance, and research for affordable housing across Canada. Comparable as a major affordable housing stakeholder in Canada, though operating as a federal Crown corporation rather than a non-profit housing provider; serves as a key funding partner for Right at Home.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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