An EnerGuide rating can help Alberta multi-family projects support the energy case behind MLI Select, but investors should treat it as one part of a larger documentation and design strategy rather than a stand-alone shortcut. EnerGuide rating multi-family MLI Select Alberta matters most when it helps a project reach a target tier under the CMHC […]

EV charging stations can support a future-ready multi-family asset in Canada, but investors should not assume chargers alone will unlock MLI Select points without a broader energy and accessibility strategy. electric vehicle charging stations MLI Select points Canada matters most when it helps a project reach a target tier under the CMHC MLI Select Program […]

Better building envelope thermal performance is often the quiet driver behind MLI Select success because strong walls, windows, and air sealing make every other energy measure work harder. building envelope thermal performance MLI Select multi-family matters most when it helps a project reach a target tier under the CMHC MLI Select Program with underwriting that […]

Median Renter Income Calgary MLI Select Calculation 2026 is the foundation of every affordability-based MLI Select application. If you’re targeting MLI Select affordability points in Calgary, the calculation starts with one number: the median renter household income for the Calgary Census Metropolitan Area (CMA). Your affordable rent cap is set at 30% of that figure. […]

If you are evaluating the CMHC MLI Select program for a multi-family acquisition or new construction project in Calgary, understanding the difference between the MLI Select 50 vs 70 vs 100 point tier comparison is the single most important step before you commit to a financing strategy. Each tier unlocks progressively better mortgage insurance terms — […]

Understanding how to maximize MLI Select points with new construction in Alberta starts with recognizing that new builds give you complete design control. Unlike acquisitions of existing buildings, new construction allows you to engineer your point score from the ground up rather than retrofitting around existing constraints. For Alberta developers and builders, new construction is […]