In 2019, the Government of Nova Scotia entered into a Bilateral Agreement with the Government of Canada under the National Housing Strategy. This agreement will invest in social and community housing, and support Nova Scotia’s priorities related to housing repair, construction, and affordability. For more information, see the 2022-2023 Nova Scotia Housing Action Plan.
The Community Housing Growth Fund (CHGF) offers financial resources to support Nova Scotia’s non-profit and co-operative housing sector. It is introduced in answer to the recommendation from the Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission.
The Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit assists eligible low-income households to reduce housing need. It provides a direct-to-household benefit to households in core or severe core housing need in targeted vulnerable populations.