Nova Scotia

Home Ownership Preservation

Complex application

Need you to file taxes and apply separately

The Home Ownership Preservation program helps homeowners make major repairs or renovations to their homes to meet the minimum level of health and safety standards.

Once your application is approved, you must sign an agreement to stay in your home for at least 10 years after the repairs are completed.

Your home must require repairs to any one of the following major areas:

  • Structural
  • Framework
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical system
  • Heating system
  • Fire safety

The amount of funding you get depends on your:

  • Annual household income
  • Household size
  • Household location

For full details on eligibility, contact your local Housing Nova Scotia Office: 1-844-454-5110.

If you would like to apply for this program, you will need to fill out an application form for housing assistance and talk about your specific needs with the staff at your local Housing Nova Scotia office. The staff will review your application and let you know if you qualify.

To get started, contact Housing Nova Scotia by calling toll-free at 1-844-424-5110.

Last updated: November 23, 2021