Housing Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia’s provincial housing agency. We work with key partners to help low-income Nova Scotians find a safe, affordable home or remain in one.

[Housing Nova Scotia @HousingNS]

Infrastructure and Housing Minister Geoff MacLellan and federal Families, Children and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen announced today, June 2, that $3.25 million will be invested to help build 65 units for seniors and low-income Nova Scotians. https://t.co/Vz5Zn5j1wY

[Housing Nova Scotia @HousingNS]

Are you registered for the upcoming online workshops of the N.S. Affordable Housing Commission? It starts on Tuesday, March 30th at 1pm for stakeholders in Annapolis, Kings, and West Hants. Register today https://t.co/iMa6S0Ktr8

[Health & Wellness @nshealth]

Nova Scotia has three presumptive cases of novel coronavirus (#COVID19) all related to travel. The individuals have been notified and are in self-isolation. At 3 p.m., Premier McNeil, Dr. Strang and Min. Delorey will update the public via Facebook Live and live stream.

[Department of Municipal Affairs/OFM @NS_MunAffairs]

Tawaak Housing, with units in Halifax and Cape Breton regional municipalities, Truro, Bridgewater, Liverpool and Antigonish, will prioritize work, which will begin as soon as possible. The agreement is part of the first 3-year action plan under the National Housing Strategy.

[Department of Municipal Affairs/OFM @NS_MunAffairs]

Agreement Provides More Support for Indigenous Housing https://t.co/eUrsKhj7fc

[Housing Nova Scotia @HousingNS]

Wishing everyone a Happy National Housing Day! Learn more about Nova Scotia's Action Plan to deliver key initiatives under the National Housing Strategy. https://t.co/SmgzJgxzLH #NationalHousingDay

[Department of Municipal Affairs/OFM @NS_MunAffairs]

Space heaters can keep your room cozy but may cause fires if used incorrectly.

[Department of Municipal Affairs/OFM @NS_MunAffairs]

Happy Thanksgiving! Never leave pots unattended on the stove while cooking. #FirePreventionWeek

[Stephen McNeil @StephenMcNeil]

Every Nova Scotian deserves a safe, suitable and affordable place to call home. That’s why we launched the 2019-22 Nova Scotia Action Plan for Affordable Housing – to give nearly 3,000 Nova Scotian households access to more affordable housing options: https://t.co/8Gwcrhfrp5

[Department of Municipal Affairs/OFM @NS_MunAffairs]

Over the full 10 years of the Canada-NS Housing Agreement, Nova Scotia will match $197m in federal funding for a total of $394 million https://t.co/pvzZTEs2z9

[Department of Municipal Affairs/OFM @NS_MunAffairs]

Nova Scotia’s first 3-year housing plan under the federal-provincial agreement will invest $88m to improve the lives of nearly 3,000 Nova Scotian households. https://t.co/VMJXP1Ziu4

[Housing Nova Scotia @HousingNS]

The province is creating more affordable housing options for Nova Scotians by investing $197.1 million as part of a new federal-provincial agreement to strengthen housing programs. https://t.co/W0srVOXFh2
#affordablehousing #NovaScotia

[Housing Nova Scotia @HousingNS]

Rent supplements help make housing affordable for many low-income Nova Scotians. We're investing $3 million in 2019/20 to create 500 new rent supplements.
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[Nova Scotia Gov. @nsgov]

Twenty-Seven Communities Receive Beautification Project Funding
https://t.co/UyOvniEhXk

[Department of Municipal Affairs/OFM @NS_MunAffairs]

The 27 projects will improve public spaces. For example, Windsor will use $20,500 for lighting, benches, an accessible gazebo, picnic areas, flag poles, interpretive panels and a Causeway Trail viewing platform. A list of projects is at the end of the release (link)

[Department of Municipal Affairs/OFM @NS_MunAffairs]

Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Chuck Porter says the investments rejuvenate communities, foster local pride, encourage economic development and enhance the character of municipalities.

[Housing Nova Scotia @HousingNS]

More low-income families and seniors in Nova Scotia will be able to access affordable housing. 500 new rental subsidies will be available in 2019/20.
#housing #NovaScotia

[Housing Nova Scotia @HousingNS]

Great discussions and knowledge sharing at today’s People School on Housing Needs in Port Hawkesbury. Thank you @stfxuniversity Extension for inviting us.

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[Housing Nova Scotia @HousingNS]

Our CEO, Nancy MacLellan, talks about provincial efforts to advance affordable housing solutions to municipal elected official at NSFM Spring Workshop in Truro.

[Housing Nova Scotia @HousingNS]

Nova Scotia is creating more affordable housing opportunities for low-income families and seniors by investing $3 million to add 500 new rental subsidies in 2019/20.
#housing #NovaScotia