Nova Scotia

Emergency Repair Program

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The Emergency Repair Program provides funding for homeowners in rural areas to complete emergency repairs to:

  • Heating systems.
  • Chimneys.
  • Doors and windows.
  • Foundations.
  • Roofs, walls, floors, and ceilings.
  • Vents, louvres.
  • Plumbing.
  • Electrical systems.

The funding can be spent on purchasing materials and covering contracted labor costs.

A large amount of the program is for supporting Indigenous people.

You may be eligible for this program if:

  • You live in a rural area (communities of less than 2,500 and larger communities over 2,500 that do not have a defined core area).
  • Your house requires emergency repairs so that you can continue to live in it safely.
  • Your total household income is below the established income limit, which varies depending on household size and the area you live in.

To apply using this form or call Housing Nova Scotia at 1-844-424-5110.

Last updated: October 22, 2021