Homelessness and Housing

Point-in-time (PiT) Homeless Count

Municipal staff and volunteer surveyors conducted the Fort McMurray Point-in-Time Count on Sept. 26 and 27. Surveyors walked through the urban service area of Fort McMurray to speak with individuals on the street about their housing situation. See the 2022 Point-in-Time Homeless Count report for key findings.

Point-in-Time (PiT) Counts were established to obtain a baseline against which to monitor the changes in the homeless population. The Municipality has been conducting homelessness surveys locally since 2006 and became part of the province-wide initiative in 2014. Conducting PiT Counts is one tool to determine the progress of ending homelessness.

Housing referrals

Are you or your family experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness? You can get referrals to housing and support services through a Coordinated Access System. Please contact Pulse.

Affordable housing

Are you looking for affordable housing options? Contact Wood Buffalo Housing to get started.

Landlords and tenants

The forms below are available to residents of Wood Buffalo for the use in residential tenancies. It is our sincere hope that with proper forms the foundation to mutually beneficial tenancies can be established. These forms are not provided as a legal resource and do not replace any legal advice. Any alteration to these forms may render them invalid in the province of Alberta. It is important that the person using these forms understands proper service of these documents and knows their rights and responsibilities as outlined in the Residential Tenancies Act.

Become an access point

Community agencies can serve as single-entry access points where people experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness can receive support and resources. Training is available for new access points. If you are interesting in becoming an access point, please contact Pulse.

Homelessness Initiatives Strategic Committee

The Homelessness Initiatives Strategic Committee (HISC) is an action-focused group that stewards and advocates for the community plan on homelessness. HISC is involved with strategic planning, funding, communication, research and best practice. It advocates for funding and policy change and are champions in the community. HISC advises the RMWB on the community plan on homelessness including strategic direction and program priorities. Additionally, HISC makes funding recommendations to the RMWB related to federal and provincial funding, complies with provincial and federal agreements, identifies systems barriers and works collaboratively with community to alleviate them.

Join the committee

HISC is currently seeking applications from the community to fill vacant positions. If you are interested in joining HISC, fill out an application form.

Committee Application Form Terms of Reference

Reports