Alberta's housing starts reached a record high in the first half of 2021, with 21,000 starts, up 54% from 2020.

Alberta's housing starts set a record for the first half of the year, with over 21,000 starts, up 54% compared to 2020. CMHC data shows Calgary recorded 11,178 starts, up 38%, and Edmonton recorded 8,448 starts, up 67%. Alberta's strong housing boom is attributed to the government's efforts to reduce red tape and lower development costs for new homes, whereas housing construction has slowed in other provinces.

July 18, 2024
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