Amount: up to $16,000 Who is Eligible: Low-income homeowners Description: This program is equally funded by the federal and provincial governments and provides financial assistance to people who own and occupy homes that do not meet minimum levels of health and safety. The maximum amount of funding available is $16,000 and can be forgiven […]
Home Ownership Preservation
Amount: Depending on certain factors Who is Eligible: Homeowners Description: This program provides assistance to homeowners to make major repairs or renovations to their homes to meet the minimum level of health and safety standards Steps to Get this Rebate: 1. Complete an application form for housing assistance and discuss your specific needs with […]
Provincial Housing Emergency Repair Program
Amount: up to $6,500 Who is Eligible: Homeowners Description: This program is equally funded by the federal and provincial governments and offers financial assistance for homeowners to make emergency repairs to their homes. Steps to Get this Rebate: Contact Housing Nova Scotia at 1-844-424-5110 When the Rebate Ends: Ongoing Contacts: Call: 1-844-424-5110 Website: http://housing.novascotia.ca/programs/financial-assistance-and-grant-programs-homeowners/provincial-housing-emergency-repair
First-Time Home Buyers Rebate
Amount: up to $3,000 Who is Eligible: First-time homebuyers Description: Nova Scotia’s First-Time Home Buyers Rebate is a rebate equivalent to 18.75 per cent of the provincial portion of the HST or 1.31 per cent of the purchase price of capital stock in a housing cooperative, up to $3,000, on newly built homes. This […]
Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP)
Amount: up to $200 Who is Eligible: Homeowners who meet certain criteria Description: The Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP) helps with the cost of home heating for low-income Nova Scotians who pay for their own heat. Rebates range from $100 to $200. You can apply between October 31, 2016 and March 31, 2017. Steps […]