Accommodations

Accommodations should be arranged before you arrive in Alberta!

What kind of accommodations are available:

1. To host a family e-mail housing@ukrainiansinalberta.ca to find a host family e-mail info@ukrainiansinalberta.ca
2. The free 14-day hotel available via the airport is limited to EMERGENCY situations only. Please secure living arrangements prior to arriving to your destination. Please read our official statement regarding the use of the Government issued free 14-day hotel for emergencies.                     *Please note, if you accessed the emergency hotel at any point and location in Canada, you will not be able to access it again.
3. Before finding a host, rental accommodations or other living arrangements, review our safety tips here.

If renting an apartment before arriving in Canada, ONLY rent from a licensed rental agency. Do not rent an apartment from a private landlord without seeing it in person. Never provide payment before seeing the suite in person. Most rental agreements require you to pay the first month and security deposit (one month’s rent) in advance, you must ensure you have enough funds. 

We strongly encourage you to consult an English-speaking friend, family member, or volunteer when signing a lease to ensure you clearly understand the terms and conditions.

Some rental companies are offering free rent for a select number of months, you must ensure you can afford the monthly rate when it comes time to pay it.

Rental companies are not obliged to provide rental incentives, or material support. Rental companies will evaluate each application on a case-by-case basis and respond accordingly. It is important to note that just because you apply to live in a rental unit, it does not mean your application will be approved. Landlords have the right to refuse tenancy for undisclosed reasons.

It is your responsibility to abide by the terms of your lease as laid out by the landlord, such as registering with utility and internet providers, acquiring tenant’s insurance, and paying your rent on time. Violating the terms of a lease can have serious financial repercussions and you may have trouble leasing from other rental agencies in the future.

Know your rights, find information for tenants here.

The following rental agencies offer apartments for rent:

Beacon Hill Properties

They offer reduced rent for the entire term of the lease (6 or 12 months).

We have a very clean, fully renovated studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments available – all of them close to daycares, schools and public transportation. Prices range from $900 to $1800 per month, including heat, water and parking. We can help newcomers get set up with electricity.

Contact information: Gordon Milne (Contact only works with Edmonton area).

Phone: (780) 860-8489

Email: apartments@rentbeacon.ca

Skyline Living

Currently, Skyline is committing to the following for Ukrainian Nationals under CUAET status:

1. Accommodations and rent relief:

• 1 months free rent for new refugees through R.I.S.E program (Apply Here)
• Application and Lease/Tenancy Agreement to be filled out simultaneously to avoid unnecessary back and forth and to streamline administration.
• Quick approval to ensure comfortable, clean and safe housing as quickly as possible.
• Utility information should be as it normally is, you should set up an account in their name prior to moving in.
• Some sponsors may want to have their names on the lease agreement.  That’s fine as long as all adults residing in the apartment are also on the agreement as lease holders.
• We are committed to assisting these families through partnerships with our vendors (Home Depot, Rogers, Telus, etc.) in any way we can.
• We are also committed to assisting financially as we assess the unique needs of each family.

2. Documents Required:

• No proof of income required.
• No Guarantor/Indemnifier required.
• Proof of status in Canada- visa and travel documents
  
• Renters liability insurance.  This is something that would be irresponsible for us to forego as this covers the tenants.

3.Security Deposits:

• No deposit (damage deposit, contract deposit or last month’s rent deposit) required, even if they have a pet (applicable in provinces where we usually charge a pet deposit)

CAPREIT

1. Accommodations and rent relief:

• Flexible lease terms
• Tenant Insurance is preferred, not mandatory
• We understand that some individuals may find work in other cities, may find accommodation with family or friends, or may return to Ukraine. With that in mind an early termination will be reviewed on a case-by-case.

2. Documents required:

• Credit check will not be required for Ukrainian Nationals
• Canadian visa & travel documents
• Working permit after arriving in Canada
• Guarantor is optional, not required

3. Security deposits:

• Security deposit will not be required

1. Accommodations and rent relief:

• Fast-tracked approval.
• Discount on Internet & Cable with Telus.
• Rent includes Heat, Water, 1 Parking stall.
• Shorter term leases considered, no free months given for this option.
• Large 2-Bedroom & 1-Bedroom Apartments.
• Next to No-Frills Grocery & Shopping Plaza.
• Walking distance to St.Brendan Catholic school & Austin O’Brien school, which offer the Ukrainian bilingual program.
• 10 minutes bus ride to downtown, convenient bus stops & LRT, many businesses & industries offering employment located nearby.
• Many Ukrainian families are already living in our buildings.

The following rental agencies offer apartments, townhouses or houses for rent:

Midwest

Boardwalk