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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Queens County, Sydney, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Provincially owned land is offered to help create affordable housing in Nova Scotia. The program supports new residential projects, including mixed-income, mixed-use, and mixed-tenure developments, with affordable rental units.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Queens County, Sydney, Yarmouth
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New affordable housing development on provincially owned land
- Primarily residential projects, including mixed-income and mixed-tenure housing
- Single-family, multi-unit, co-housing, micro-units, and seniors’ independent living housing
Documents Needed
- Proposal guidelines or complete proposal package
- Capital Costs and Pro-forma Operating Budget Template
- Drawings and site concept plan
- Construction cost estimates
- Operating pro forma statements
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private developers
- Community housing developers
- Non-profit organizations and co-operatives
- Indigenous governing bodies and organizations
- Private corporations and housing co-operatives
Who is not eligible
- Applicants not registered and in good standing
- Organizations unable to do business in Nova Scotia
- Projects without development or property management capacity
Eligible expenses
- Land costs, building costs, and development costs
- Project operating budget and related operating expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
- Cape Breton Island, including Sydney
- Queens County
- Yarmouth
Selection criteria
- Project viability and sustainability
- Scale and number of affordable units
- Project timeline and readiness
- Ability of the applicant and partners to deliver
- People served, including vulnerable populations
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the property opportunity notice and program guidelines
- Check the notice for site details, deadlines, and requirements.
- Review the proposal guidelines and supporting forms.
- Step 2: Prepare the proposal
- Complete the required proposal sections and supporting documents.
- Include the budget template and other requested appendices.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send the project proposal and supporting documents by email to the address listed in the notice.
- Submit before the deadline shown in the notice.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission, typically within 6 to 8 weeks.
- The program may request more information if the proposal is incomplete.
- Successful applicants are contacted to discuss terms and conditions and any further requirements.
- DGD may complete additional due diligence before moving forward.
Additional information
- There is no cost to apply.
- Proposals are reviewed within 6 to 8 weeks.
- The program is non-binding and does not guarantee selection.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Land for Housing Program Program
What is the Land for Housing Program?
Provincially owned land is offered to help create affordable housing in Nova Scotia. The program supports new residential projects, including mixed-income, mixed-use, and mixed-tenure developments, with affordable rental units.
Who is eligible for the Land for Housing Program program?
To be eligible for the Land for Housing Program program, you must:
Registered and in good standing
Development and management experience
Meets equity requirements
What expenses are eligible under Land for Housing Program?
New affordable housing development on provincially owned land
Primarily residential projects, including mixed-income and mixed-tenure housing
Single-family, multi-unit, co-housing, micro-units, and seniors’ independent living housing
Who can I contact for more information about the Land for Housing Program?
You can contact Government of Nova Scotia by email at landforhousing@novascotia.ca.
Where is the Land for Housing Program available?
The Land for Housing Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Land for Housing Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Land for Housing Program is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Land for Housing Program?
Land for Housing Program is funded by Government of Nova Scotia