The Affordable Housing Development Program (AHDP) is the Province of Nova Scotia's housing supply program designed to increase affordable rental housing supply as rapidly as possible. Through this program, the Province supports private developers and community housing organizations to encourage and help fund the construction of new affordable housing for rent, with end beneficiaries being low-to-moderate income Nova Scotian households having difficulty finding housing at an affordable price.
The program offers flexible solutions for organizations to develop diverse, meaningful projects with funding to support construction. It was designed with flexibility and adaptability in mind so projects can meet the needs of each community. A portion of the funds available come from the Province, together with Federal support through the National Housing Strategy.
Eligible Projects: Projects must:
Be located in Nova Scotia (off-reserve)
Create affordable self-contained rental units (≥ 5 units) or shared housing occupancies (≥ 10 bedrooms)
Serve households below provincial Household Income Limits (HILs)
Deliver rents ≥ 20% below AMR for at least 15 years
Be financially viable and comply with Building Code standards for energy efficiency and accessibility
Pass environmental requirements (Phase I ESA or clearance; not on floodplain)
Have reasonable access to essential services (e.g. childcare, healthcare, recreation, education)
