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Jasper’s Housing Challenge: What’s Being Done

Current Situation

The Town of Jasper is addressing a serious and long-term housing shortage.  Since 2014, our rental vacancy rate has stayed at or near 0%, leaving very few options for people. This persistent lack of housing has led to rising costs for both renters and purchasers, increasing strain on workers, families, and local businesses.

In 2024, the housing crisis worsened dramatically when the Jasper Wildfire Complex destroyed more than 600 homes. With many residents displaced and housing already scarce, the situation became even more urgent.

To respond, Jasper has developed a Housing Action Plan, supported by $9.4 million in federal funding from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). This funding will help us put bold, practical ideas into action and ensure more Jasperites have access to safe, affordable housing.

Our response: The Housing Action Plan

On February 6, 2025, the Government of Canada announced $9.4 million in support to Jasper, through the Housing Accelerator Fund. The Town’s Housing Action Plan outlines how this funding will be used to support new homes and improve development processes.

The Plan includes six federally funded and two internally supported initiatives. All are designed to be feasible, actionable, and respond to community need.

Looking for Housing in Jasper?


Finding a place to live in Jasper can be challenging. Limited housing stock and the 2024 Jasper wildfire have impacted the number of available units. This page provides information and resources to help you explore rental housing, staff accommodation, and below market housing available in the community.


There are two below market (rent controlled) apartment buildings in Jasper. Because they are rent controlled, to live there your income must be under the Core Needs Income Threshold (CNIT) for Jasper.

The current CNIT for Jasper is:

  • Individuals: maximum $72,500 yearly salary
  • Family: maximum $80,000 combined yearly salary

The Alder

MPL Place - To apply for MPL Place, complete the application and email it along with the supporting documents noted in the application to housing@jasper-alberta.ca 


There are a number of apartment buildings in the community. Units range from studio to 3 bedroom apartments.

It is important as a renter to have insurance to cover any costs related to an emergency situation, damages or loss of your personal items. Many housing providers will ask for proof of insurance as a condition of renting to you. This can be easily set up with an insurance provider.

These properties are all privately owned, please contact the property directly to ask about vacancy.


Apartments being rebuilt following 2024 wildfire:

  • The Ramparts
  • Tete Jaune Apartments 
  • Park Manor

Privately owned housing cooperatives exist in Jasper. These homes provide affordable ownership opportunities for eligible residents. Please contact each Co-op Board directly for more information:

Staff Housing through your employer

Some employers provide housing to employees. Ask your employer if this is available to you.

On the Jasper Job Board you can filter local job postings specifically for listings that provide staff housing.

Note: Some employee housing in Alberta falls under the Hoteliers act, which means your rights and responsibilities are significantly different than if you are covered under typical tenancy.

Local online groups

Note: The Municipality of Jasper does not endorse or monitor the content of services linked below, which are provided to increase the available resources individuals commonly use when seeking housing in Jasper. People who use the resources below do so at their own risk.

There are clear rules around who is allowed to live in Jasper. You must meet "need to reside" criteria. For most people, that means being employed in the national park in a job that requires you to work in the park. It’s a Government of Canada regulation to make sure housing is available to the people who work in the community, so it isn’t used as vacation properties or secondary residences.

Parks Canada’s Eligible Residency Requirements

This means you may be asked by your housing provider to complete a Statutory Declaration confirming you meet the eligible resident criteria.

Safe Housing

The Province of Alberta has Health and Safety Standards for housing. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities here: renting in Alberta.

Legal Rights

Landlord and tenant rights can in Alberta can differ from other provinces and countries. As a tenant, you should educate yourself on your rights and responsibilities when renting accommodation. 

For Housing Providers