Provincial Housing Emergency Repair Program

Provided by: Housing Nova Scotia

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Service Description

Offers financial assistance for homeowners to make emergency repairs to their homes. The maximum amount of funding available is a $6,500 forgivable loan to help cover the cost of labour and materials.

This program is equally funded by the federal and provincial governments.

Eligibility

To be eligible for financial assistance:
• You must own and live in the home you wish to renovate
• Your household income must be below established ceilings, which are based on your household income and the area you live in
• Repairs must be permanent and consideration will be given to repairs that improve health and safety such as wiring, roofing, septic tanks and wells
• You must have owned your home for at least 1 year

Cosmetic repairs are not eligible for funding

Application Process

Contact Housing Nova Scotia

Documents Required

Proof of income • Other documentation is required

Fees

No fees

Languages Offered

English • French-speaking staff available upon request

Coverage Area

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