Residential Security System & High-Speed Internet Grant Updates

Saddle Hills County recently updated the Residential Security System Grant to now include high-speed internet. The grant assists County residents with offsetting the cost of the purchase and installation of security systems and/or high-speed internet on their property.

The grant is split into two parts – high-speed internet or residential security system. Eligible residents may apply for one or both parts of the grant.

Each grant is one-time funding per residence, up to a maximum of $500. Both grants together would provide up to a total maximum funding of $1,000 per residence.

This grant program applies only to primary residential dwellings located within Saddle Hills County.

Applicants who have already applied for and received funds for a residential security system under this grant, may still be eligible to apply for the high-speed Internet portion of the grant.

High-Speed Internet

The County may provide one-time grant funding up to a maximum of $500 per residence, towards the purchase and installation of high-speed broadband internet for residential properties within Saddle Hills County, that are located outside of the planned fiber optic service area.

To be eligible:

• The high-speed broadband internet must be capable of >50 Gbps download and >10 Mbps upload speeds.
• High-speed broadband systems must be purchased on or after January 1, 2024. 
• Applicants must provide evidence of the high-speed broadband internet installation (a photograph) and the purchase receipt for the equipment. 

Residential Security System

The County may provide one-time grant funding up to a maximum of $500 per residence, towards the purchase and installation of security cameras or monitoring systems on any residential properties within Saddle Hills County.

To be eligible:

• Security cameras and systems must be installed on the exterior of the residential property.
• Security cameras and systems must be capable of recording images and/or videos, which can aid law enforcement.
• Cameras and systems must be purchased on or after January 23, 2024. 
• Applicants must provide evidence of the security camera or system installation (a photograph) and the purchase receipt for the equipment. 

All applications will be reviewed by Saddle Hills County, and all eligibility and application requirements must be met in order for reimbursement to be issued. Submitting an application under this program does not guarantee reimbursement. 

To apply, please complete and submit a Residential Security System & High-Speed Internet Grant Application online or at the County office. You can also mail completed applications to us at:

Residential Security Systems & High-Speed Internet Grant

Saddle Hills County, RR1, Spirit River, AB. T0H 3G0

If you have any questions about the program, please contact ProtSrvcs@saddlehills.ab.ca or call (780) 864-3760.