Emergency Repair Program

Provided by: Housing Nova Scotia

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Service Description

Provides funding for homeowners and residents in rural areas in need of emergency repairs to continue to safely live in their homes. A significant portion of the program funding is for Canadian Aboriginal people.

The maximum amount of funding available is a $7,000 grant. The amount you receive depends on the total cost of the repairs.

Repairs are not required to bring houses up to minimum standards.

Eligibility

You may be eligible for this program if:
• You live in a rural area (communities of less than 2,500 and larger communities over 2,500 that do not have a defined core area)
• Your house requires emergency repairs so that you can continue to live in it safely
• Your total household income is below the established income limit, which varies depending on household size and the area you live in

Only certain repairs are considered to be emergency repairs. This includes repairs to:
• Heating systems
• Chimneys
• Doors and windows
• Foundations
• Roofs, walls, floors and ceilings
• Vents, louvres
• Plumbing
• Electrical systems

These repairs are not required to bring houses up to minimum standards.

Application Process

Contact Housing Nova Scotia

Documents Required

Proof of total household income

Fees

No fees

Languages Offered

English • French-speaking staff available upon request

Coverage Area

Rural communities in Nova Scotia

Contact Details

Housing Nova Scotia – Northern Region – New Glasgow

Address:
7 Campbell's Lane
New Glasgow NS  B2H 2H9
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Mailing Address:
7 Campbell's Lane
New Glasgow NS  B2H 2H9

Site Info

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Site Hours

Monday
8:30am–4:30pm
Tuesday
8:30am–4:30pm
Wednesday
8:30am–4:30pm
Thursday
8:30am–4:30pm
Friday
8:30am–4:30pm

Accessibility

Unknown

Coverage Area

Guysborough County • Antigonish County • Pictou County • Cumberland County • Colchester County