Housing & Repairs

The provincial government offers a number of programs to help lower income households maintain, acquire or rent safe, adequate and affordable housing. We also have grants and loans for home repairs and additions, as well as mortgage funds to purchase or build modest houses.

Our programs will be of interest to low-income households, seniors and persons with disabilities.

Programs and resources

• Affordable Housing Projects
  Between 2002 and 2012 Nova Scotia and its partners will be investing over $196 million dollars in affordable housing.
• Help for people who want to rent affordable housing
  Programs to provide safe, adequate, and affordable rental accommodations for families and seniors on fixed or low incomes.
• Programs for Homeowners
  Programs to help lower income households maintain, acquire or rent safe, adequate and affordable housing.
• Housing Programs for Senior Homeowners
  Programs to help seniors stay in their homes.
• Housing Programs for Persons with Disabilities
  Programs for low-income persons with disabilities.
• Programs for Landlords
  Programs to help landlords offer safe, adequate and affordable housing for lower income households.
• Programs for Developers of Affordable Housing
  Programs to promote the development of affordable housing for people with low to moderate incomes.
• Shelter Enhancement Program
  This program supports shelters for women, children and youth who are victims of family violence.
• Off-Reserve Aboriginal Housing Trust Fund Programs
  These funds are being delivered through various Aboriginal off-reserve groups.

Related information

• The Nova Scotia Housing Development Corporation
• Housing Authorities & Property Operations
• Public Housing Authority
• Housing Contacts
• Housing Act
• Homes for Special Care Act  
• Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
• Housing Development Corporation Act
• The Nova Scotia Housing Development Corporation
• Low Income Housing Options Brochure (PDF)