In short
In Nova Scotia, 25 verified programs apply to this project: 15 province-wide (federal programs included) and 10 offered by 9 municipalities. The largest: Home accessibility tax credit (line 31285), credit on $20,000; Veterans Independence Program (VIP), up to $13,779.63; Home adaptations – Veterans Independence Program (VIP), up to $7,883.78. 1 is on hold.
Everywhere in Nova Scotia
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home accessibility tax credit (line 31285)Canada Revenue Agency · Federal | Credit on $20,000 | Open |
| Veterans Independence Program (VIP)Veterans Affairs Canada · Federal | Up to $13,779.63 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Home adaptations – Veterans Independence Program (VIP)Veterans Affairs Canada · Federal | Up to $7,883.78 | 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 |
| GST/HST new housing rebateCanada Revenue Agency · Federal | Up to $6,300 | Open |
| Moderate Income RebateEfficiency Nova Scotia · Agency | Up to $5,000 | Open |
| Seniors Care GrantGovernment of Nova Scotia · Provincial | Up to $750 | Open |
| Insured Loans for On-Reserve First Nation HousingCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) (SCHL) · Federal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Canada Greener Homes Affordability ProgramEnvironment and Climate Change Canada · Federal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Open |
| CMHC Eco ImprovementCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) (SCHL) · Federal | Up to 25% of costs | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Medical expense tax credit – renovation or construction expensesCanada Revenue Agency · Federal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Housing Repair and Accessibility ProgramDepartment of Growth · Provincial | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| HomeWarming ProgramEfficiency Nova Scotia · Agency | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| African Nova Scotian Communities Retrofit ProgramEfficiency Nova Scotia · Agency | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Open |
| Existing Single Family Home RebatesEastward Energy · Agency | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Municipal programs
Argyle
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Water Supply Upgrade Lending Program (Well Upgrade)Municipalité du district d'Argyle · Municipal | Up to $22,500 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Barrington
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Water Supply Upgrade Lending Program (By-law No. 37)Municipality of the District of Barrington · Municipal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Incentive ProgramRegional Municipality of Cap-Breton · Municipal | Up to $12,000 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Chester
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Water Supply and Septic System Upgrades ProgramMunicipality of the District of Chester · Municipal | Up to $30,000 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Halifax
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Inadequate Water Supply & Sewage Disposal System ProgramMunicipalité régionale d'Halifax · Municipal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Heritage Grant Program (HGP)Municipalité régionale d'Halifax · Municipal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | On hold |
Lunenburg
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Water Supply Upgrade ProgramMunicipality of the District of Lunenburg · Municipal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Mahone Bay
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Property GrantCity of Mahone Bay · Municipal | Up to $1,000 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Victoria County
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Water Supply or Septic Upgrade Lending ProgramMunicipality of the County of Victoria · Municipal | Up to $10,000 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Yarmouth
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Properties Incentive ProgramCity of Yarmouth · Municipal | Up to $2,000 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Recently closed
- Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program (Environment and Climate Change Canada): closed on July 31, 2026.
- Canada Greener Homes Grant (Environment and Climate Change Canada): closed to new applications.
- Canada Greener Homes Loan (Environment and Climate Change Canada): closed to new applications.
- Cozy Colchester (Colchester) (Municipality of the County of Colchester): closed to new applications.
- Clean Energy Financing Program (Lunenburg) (Municipality of the District of Lunenburg): closed to new applications.
- Clean Energy Financing Program (PACE) (Chester) (Municipality of the District of Chester): closed to new applications.
- Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE) – Clean Energy Financing (Yarmouth (district)) (Municipality of the District of Yarmouth): closed to new applications.
- Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) – Clean Energy Financing (Digby (district)) (Municipality of the District of Digby): closed on June 15, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What programs help you renovate a home in Nova Scotia?
In Nova Scotia, 25 verified programs apply to this project: 15 province-wide (federal programs included) and 10 offered by 9 municipalities. The largest: Home accessibility tax credit (line 31285), credit on $20,000; Veterans Independence Program (VIP), up to $13,779.63; Home adaptations – Veterans Independence Program (VIP), up to $7,883.78.
What is the largest program to renovate a home in Nova Scotia?
Home accessibility tax credit (line 31285), from Canada Revenue Agency: credit on $20,000. It is the largest published amount among open programs; the right one for you depends on your situation.
Which cities in Nova Scotia have their own programs to renovate a home?
9 municipalities, with the number of programs: Halifax (2), Argyle (1), Barrington (1), Cape Breton Regional Municipality (1), Chester (1), Lunenburg (1), Mahone Bay (1), Victoria County (1), Yarmouth (1). They come on top of provincial and federal programs.
Are these programs open right now?
24 programs are open to applications and 1 is on hold (waiting list or reopening with no date). 8 programs closed recently: Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program; Canada Greener Homes Grant; Canada Greener Homes Loan, among others. For 18, the agency says neither open nor closed: the status is inferred from its active page. Statuses checked on each agency's page, most recently on November 7, 2026.
How do I apply?
You apply directly to each program's agency: the link to its official page is in the table. Payotte grants nothing and does not confirm eligibility; the agency's full conditions apply.
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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