Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit

Funding for the CNSTHB is available to:
• Renters who pay more than 30% of their pre-tax household income on rent
• Homeowners who pay more than 50% of their pre-tax household income on their housing costs

To be eligible for a portable monthly housing allowance under the CNSTHB, individuals must:
• Be a resident of Nova Scotia with status in Canada
• Be in core or severe housing need: Core housing need refers to a renter household spending more than 30% of its gross household income on shelter costs • Severe housing need refers to a homeowner household spending more than 50% of its gross household income on shelter costs
• Not already be living in public housing, be on the housing authority’s waitlist, or in receipt of another housing benefit
• Have an annual pre-tax household income that falls below the current Household Income Limits for their eligible unit size in their area

Individuals that study full time in a recognized post-secondary institution, may be eligible for this benefit if they have dependents, if they have a physical disability, and/or if they are in need of an accessible rental unit.

In addition to the eligibility requirements above, to be eligible for the homeowners benefit, individuals must:
• Own or have a life interest in their own home, which is assessed for property tax purposes at no more than:
• $250,000 within the Halifax Regional Municipality
• $175,000 in other regions of Nova Scotia
• Live in their home permanently

Please note that other conditions may apply. See applicant guide on the website for more details.

Review the Applicant Guide available on the website • Fill out the application form available on the website and attach any required documents

Completed applications can be submitted by email or by postal mail

Call or email the housing supplement team for more information or to request an application be mailed to you