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.
Stay Informed
Jasper’s housing crisis is a serious issue, but steps are being taken to fix it. With leadership from the town, support from the community, and help from the provincial and federal governments, we are working toward a future with more affordable, fair, and lasting housing solutions.
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