Grants · Nova Scotia

New construction and rental housing programs in Nova Scotia (2026)

The 11 programs in force, with amount, status and a link to the agency.

In short

In Nova Scotia, 11 verified programs apply to this project: 9 province-wide (federal programs included) and 2 offered by 2 municipalities. The largest: EnergyForward New Homes Program, up to $25,000; Multigenerational home renovation tax credit (MHRTC), up to $7,250; New Home Research Project Program, up to $250. 1 is on hold.

Everywhere in Nova Scotia

Program Amount Status
EnergyForward New Homes ProgramEfficiency Nova Scotia · Agency Up to $25,000 Openstatus not shown by the agency
Multigenerational home renovation tax credit (MHRTC)Canada Revenue Agency · Federal Up to $7,250 Openstatus not shown by the agency
New Home Research Project ProgramEfficiency Nova Scotia · Agency Up to $250 Openstatus not shown by the agency
GST/HST First-Time Home Buyers' rebateCanada Revenue Agency · Federal Depends on the project (see the official page) Open
GST/HST new housing rebateCanada Revenue Agency · Federal Depends on the project (see the official page) Open
Insured Loans for On-Reserve First Nation HousingCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) · Federal Depends on the project (see the official page) Openstatus not shown by the agency
Indemnité différentielle de logement des Forces CanadiennesDéfense nationale · Federal Depends on the project (see the official page) Open
Apply for a rent supplement: Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing BenefitDepartment of Growth, Development and Defence Industries, Government of Nouvelle-Écosse · Provincial Depends on the project (see the official page) Openstatus not shown by the agency
Apply for a survivors of gender-based violence housing benefitDepartment of Growth, Development and Defence Industries, Government of Nouvelle-Écosse · Provincial Depends on the project (see the official page) Openstatus not shown by the agency

Municipal programs

Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Program Amount Status
Affordable Housing GrantMunicipalité régionale du Cap-Breton · Municipal Depends on the project (see the official page) On hold

Kings County

Program Amount Status
Housing Accelerator Fund Permit Fee WaiversMunicipalité du comté de Kings · Municipal Depends on the project (see the official page) Openstatus not shown by the agency

How this page is made

Every amount, date and condition was checked on the linked official page within the last 30 days; a program that has not been rechecked is left out. When the agency's page says neither open nor closed, the status is inferred and labelled as such. Payotte grants nothing and does not confirm eligibility: you apply to the agency. General information, not tax advice.

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