Acceptable documents you can use for your application

You need to provide documents before applying to a Fair Entry program. There are three main categories of information required when submitting your application:

Residency documents

You can provide ONE of the following documents to prove you live in Calgary:

  • A copy of your Alberta Driver's License or Alberta Government Identification Card
  • Utility, telephone or cable bill dated within the last 30 days.
  • Any government document with your name and current address dated within the last 30 days.
  • Signed lease agreements.

Income documents

Any ONE of the following income proofs are the best way to apply:

  • Assured Income for Severely Handicapped benefits (AISH)
  • Alberta Works: Income Support
  • Foundational Learning Assistance (formerly Alberta Works Learners)
  • Alberta Works - Alberta Health Benefit
  • Resettlement Assistance Program

Or, you can also provide the following:

  • Canada Revenue Notice of Assessment

If you do not have any of the above options, you may use one of the following:

  • Letter from a Registered Social Worker 
  • Letter for Independent Youth

Note: If you are using the Canada Revenue Notice of Assessment or applying for any of the following programs below, you will need to provide an income proof for EACH family member related by blood, marriage, adoption or common-law who is 18 years or older living at the same Calgary address.

  • Property Tax
  • Seniors Services Home Maintenance
  • No cost spay/neuter for cats
  • Internet, cell phone, television


Note: These are samples of documents we do NOT accept to prove your income:

  • Bank statements
  • Pay cheques or stubs
  • Immigration documents
  • Letters from people who are not registered social workers
  • T4 slips
  • Tax documents other than the Notice of Assessment

Age documents

You can provide ONE of the following documents to prove age when applying for the Seniors Services Home Maintenance, Calgary Transit Low-Income Senior's Annual Pass programs or the No Cost Spay Neuter program:

  • A copy of your Birth Certificate
  • A copy of your Driver's license
  • A copy of your Alberta Government Identification Card
  • A copy of your Alberta Health Care Card
  • A copy of your Passport
  • A copy of your Baptismal Certificate
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