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Free Alberta Rental Application Form - Fill Online, Sign & Download the PDF

Alberta stands apart because it has no rent control and it does not ban rental application fees, so a landlord may charge one and keep it if it is marked non-refundable. Security deposits are capped at one month's rent and must sit in an interest-bearing trust account. Fill it out below with plain-English help on every field, then sign and download your completed PDF free.

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Alberta rental application rules to know

•Alberta does not ban rental application or screening fees. The Residential Tenancies Act is silent on them, so a landlord may charge a fee and may keep it if the form says it is non-refundable, even if you are not approved. Always get the refund terms in writing before you pay.
•A security (damage) deposit cannot be more than one month's rent under Alberta's Residential Tenancies Act. The landlord must place it in an interest-bearing trust account within 2 banking days (s. 44) and pay you interest at the prescribed rate (s. 45).
•For 2026 the prescribed security deposit interest rate is 0%, so no interest accrues this year, though the trust-account and return rules still apply (Security Deposit Interest Rate Regulation).
•When you move out, the landlord has 10 days to return your deposit plus interest, or to send a statement of account showing any deductions and refund the balance (RTA s. 46). If final amounts are still being worked out, a full statement is due within 30 days.
•Alberta has no rent control, so there is no cap on how much rent can rise. However, rent cannot go up during the first 12 months of a tenancy or within 12 months of the last increase, and monthly tenants must get 3 tenancy months of written notice (12 weeks for weekly tenancies).
•Under the Alberta Human Rights Act s. 5, a landlord cannot deny you a rental unit or change the terms because of your source of income (such as AISH or income support) or other protected grounds like family status or disability.
•You can be asked for your Social Insurance Number, but you are not required to give it. The federal Privacy Commissioner advises against sharing it, and a credit check works with just your name, date of birth and address.
•A criminal record is not a protected ground under the Alberta Human Rights Act, so a landlord is allowed to ask about it.

Last reviewed 2026-07-16. General information, not legal advice.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a landlord charge a rental application fee in Alberta?

Yes. Unlike BC, Alberta does not prohibit application or screening fees, and a landlord may keep a fee that is clearly marked non-refundable even if you are turned down or decide not to move in. Ask for the refund terms in writing first, and remember you can walk away and use a landlord who does not charge one.

How much can an Alberta landlord ask for as a security deposit?

No more than one month's rent. The landlord must deposit it into an interest-bearing trust account within 2 banking days and hold it in trust until the tenancy ends (Residential Tenancies Act s. 44).

Will I earn interest on my deposit in Alberta?

The interest rate is set by regulation each year. For 2026 it is 0%, so no interest builds up this year, though in years with a positive rate the landlord must still pay it (s. 45).

When do I get my deposit back after moving out?

The landlord has 10 days to return the deposit plus any interest, or to send you a statement of account listing deductions and refund the balance (RTA s. 46). If the final costs are not yet known, a complete statement is due within 30 days.

Is there rent control in Alberta?

No. There is no legal cap on the size of a rent increase. Rent cannot be raised during the first 12 months of a tenancy or within 12 months of the last increase, and monthly tenants must receive 3 tenancy months of written notice (12 weeks for weekly tenancies).

Can a landlord refuse me because I am on AISH or income support?

No. Source of income is a protected ground under the Alberta Human Rights Act, so a landlord cannot deny you a unit or change the terms because your income comes from assistance rather than employment (s. 5).

More free landlord & tenant forms

For landlords: the tenant application form and the rental verification form.