Housing programs and resources
Housing programs and resources offered through the Department of Growth and Development and partners for housing developers and providers, as well as people with low and modest income (including families, seniors and individuals with special needs).
Experiencing housing challenges due to gender-based violence
211 Nova Scotia - Violence / Abuse
211 Nova Scotia provides resources and supports for people harmed by violence or abuse.
Survivors of Gender-based Violence Benefit
Helping survivors of gender-based violence with the cost of their rent.
Public housing priority access
Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency (NSPHA) provides priority access to public housing in certain urgent situations.
Renter
211 Nova Scotia - Homelessness
211 Nova Scotia provides resources for people who are experiencing homelessness.
211 Nova Scotia - Housing
211 Nova Scotia provides resources for renters, homeowners and people seeking housing.
Rent supplement: Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit
Helping renters with housing costs.
Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency
Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency (NSPHA) maintains, manages and operates public housing for low-income Nova Scotians.
Homeowners and prospective homeowners
Down Payment Assistance Program
Helping Nova Scotians who pre-qualify for an insured mortgage to buy their first home.
First-time Homebuyers Program
Helping Nova Scotians buy their first home and achieve homeownership faster.
Homeowner supplement: Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit
Helping homeowners with housing costs.
Housing Repair and Accessibility Program
Helping homeowners with accessibility adaptations (upgrades) and emergency and health and safety repairs.
Housing developers
Affordable Housing Development Program
Supporting the creation of affordable housing.
Community Housing Acquisition Program
Helping community housing providers preserve and expand the supply of affordable housing.
Land for Housing Program
Private developers and community housing developers can apply for provincially owned land.
Student Housing Development Program
Supporting the creation of student housing in communities with post-secondary institutions.
Housing providers
Community Housing Acquisition Program
Helping community housing providers preserve and expand the supply of affordable housing.
Community Housing Infrastructure and Repair Program
Forgivable loans for community housing providers to help fund capital repairs on residential buildings.
Community Housing Operating Support Program
Operating subsidies for community housing organizations to meet immediate need.