Nova Scotia and Ottawa provide support for housing co-ops and non-profits

Nova Scotia and Federal governments chipping in $13 million to housing co-operatives to repair existing housing units

The Nova Scotia and federal governments are providing $13 million in cash and loans to housing co-operatives and non-profits to repair existing affordable housing units in the province.

Lohr said in a statement that a strong community housing sector is critical to ensuring an adequate supply of affordable housing for Nova Scotians. Nearly $5 million will go to two small housing co-operatives — one in Sydney, N.S., and one in Halifax — that are amalgamating with the existing Compass Nova Scotia Co-operative Housing Ltd.

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