News releases from Municipal Affairs and Housing

A new operating loan program is being introduced to help municipalities with financial losses due to COVID-19.

The quality of life for Nova Scotians greatly depends on access to safe and affordable housing. That is why the province has signed an agreement to fund the repair and renovation of rental units owned and operated by Tawaak Housing Association.

Government is removing red tape for municipalities so they can provide services more efficiently to Nova Scotians. Amendments introduced today, Feb. 26, to the Municipal Government Act and Halifax Regional Municipality Charter will remove unnecessary approvals by the minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Changes to the Housing Nova Scotia Act will give the province formal authority to provide financial housing support directly to families and individuals so they can choose where they want to live.

The quality of life for Nova Scotians greatly depends on access to safe and affordable housing. That is why government is investing hundreds of millions to fight homelessness, provide affordable housing and raise the income level of those who need it most.

Municipalities will soon be able to offer financing to Nova Scotians to improve septic systems.

First-responder organizations across Nova Scotia will be able to purchase necessary safety equipment with a $1.4 million investment from the province.

Government wants to make it easier for Nova Scotians to vote in municipal elections or run for council.

Legislative amendments, introduced today, Oct. 10, will provide clarity for elected officials and protect against potential conflicts of interest.

Note: A full list of municipal projects receiving support follows the release.

Tous les Néo-Écossais méritent d’avoir un chez-soi, un endroit sûr, abordable et qui leur convient. C’est pourquoi le gouvernement provincial investit 88 millions de dollars sur trois ans pour que près de 3 000 ménages dans le besoin aient accès à plus d’options en matière de logement abordable.

Every Nova Scotian deserves a safe, suitable and affordable place to call home. That’s why government is investing $88 million over three years to ensure nearly 3,000 Nova Scotian households in need have access to more affordable housing options.

Public housing across Nova Scotia will receive energy efficiency improvements as the result of an $11 million investment from the province.

Government is supporting healthy, efficient and sustainable communities with a $32.6 million investment in wastewater infrastructure in Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM).

The province is creating more affordable housing options for Nova Scotians by investing $197.1 million as part of a federal-provincial agreement to strengthen housing programs.

Communities across the province will benefit from a $500,000 investment in projects to create more inviting public spaces for citizens and to help attract visitors.