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Efficiency Nova Scotia — Affordable Multifamily Housing Program
Rebates for affordable multifamily energy upgrades
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Funding available
$ 150,000
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
The Efficiency Nova Scotia Affordable Multifamily Housing Program offers rebates of up to $150,000 for eligible energy-efficient upgrades. It supports affordable rental properties, shelters, transition houses, and non-profit support facilities.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Energy-efficient retrofits for affordable multifamily housing
- Upgrades to shelters and transition houses
- Improvements to non-profit community support buildings
Documents Needed
- Program application form
- Labour and product quotes
- Applicable worksheets
- Signed agreement
- Proof of purchase and invoice(s)
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Affordable Multifamily Housing content updated
The Affordable Multifamily Housing pages were substantially reorganized, with eligibility, application, and contact guidance presented in a new format.
The Affordable Multifamily Housing program pages now present the application and rebate request materials in a new structure, including updated submission instructions, mailing/fax details, and a revised checklist for supporting documents. The visible program description and eligibility guidance also shifted, with clearer distinctions between affordable rentals, cooperatives, non-profit facilities, and rent-free housing, plus updated references to financing and payment conditions.
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Multi-unit residential rental property owners
- Cooperative housing providers
- Non-profit organizations and charities
- Shelter and transition house operators
- Community support service providers
Who is not eligible
- Commercial spaces within multifamily properties
- New construction projects
- Military housing
- Long-term care and health facilities
- Condominiums and hospitality lodging
Eligible expenses
- Energy-efficient equipment purchases and installation
- Heating and water heating upgrades
- Insulation, windows, and doors
- Common area and exterior lighting
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Commercial spaces within multifamily properties
- Cogeneration, self-generation, demand-limiting, and power factor correction
- New construction projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application
- Fill out the Affordable Housing program application form.
- Prepare the required agreement and supporting worksheets.
- Step 2: Submit for preapproval
- Send the application, quotes, worksheets, and signed agreement to Efficiency Nova Scotia.
- Wait for preapproval before purchasing or installing equipment.
- Step 3: Install approved upgrades
- Complete the work only after receiving preapproval.
- Step 4: Request rebate payment
- Submit proof of purchase and any other required information after installation.
- Provide the requested paperwork for payment processing.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Efficiency Nova Scotia before preapproval.
- Rebate payment is issued after installation, verification, and processing of paperwork.
- The applicant may be asked to provide additional information or records during review.
- The applicant must accept the Operating Agreement terms as part of the program.
Additional information
- All upgrades must be preapproved before installation.
- The program may require regular quality assurance visits.
- The Operating Agreement starts once the rebate is paid.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Affordable Multifamily Housing Program Program
What is the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Affordable Multifamily Housing Program?
The Efficiency Nova Scotia Affordable Multifamily Housing Program offers rebates of up to $150,000 for eligible energy-efficient upgrades. It supports affordable rental properties, shelters, transition houses, and non-profit support facilities.
How much funding can be received?
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Affordable Multifamily Housing Program Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Affordable Multifamily Housing Program program?
To be eligible for the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Affordable Multifamily Housing Program program, you must:
Must own or manage an eligible property
Must meet affordable housing requirements
Preapproval required before installation
What expenses are eligible under Efficiency Nova Scotia — Affordable Multifamily Housing Program?
Energy-efficient equipment purchases and installation
Heating and water heating upgrades
Insulation, windows, and doors
Common area and exterior lighting
Who can I contact for more information about the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Affordable Multifamily Housing Program?
You can contact Efficiency Nova Scotia by email at affordable@efficiencyns.ca or by phone at 1-877-999-6035.
Where is the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Affordable Multifamily Housing Program available?
The Efficiency Nova Scotia — Affordable Multifamily Housing Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Affordable Multifamily Housing Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Affordable Multifamily Housing Program is a Grant and Funding