Public Housing and Other Affordable Rental Programs
Housing Nova Scotia delivers a range of housing solutions to meet the needs of Nova Scotians on low or modest incomes. We currently own more than 11,560 public housing units across the province under the management of five regional housing authorities. More than 17,600 families and seniors are living in these units. In addition, approximately 1,700 low-income households live in a private market rental accommodation and supported through the rent supplement program.
A list of public housing for seniors is now available on the Province of Nova Scotia's free Data Portal. Click here for more information.
To apply for public housing, see information below
Cape Breton Island Housing Authority
Cobequid Housing Authority
Eastern Mainland Housing Authority
Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority
Western Regional Housing Authority
To learn more about the public housing program, please read the following document:
non-profit housing projects provide affordable housing for lower and moderate income families, seniors and individuals. Cooperative housing is owned and managed by the residents themselves while non-profit housing projects are owned and managed by the sponsoring non-profit organization or group.