Description Homeowners can apply for help to stay in their home if they pay more than 50% of their pre-tax (gross) household income on housing costs. Renters can apply for help with the cost of their rent if they pay more than 40% of their pre-tax (gross) household income on the average market rent in … Read more
Description The Housing Repair Program helps low- and moderate-income homeowners with the cost of emergency and health and safety home repairs. Read more here: https://www.novascotia.ca/housing-repair-program Benefit Amount The Housing Repair Program may fund up to $18,000 of eligible repair costs. For larger repair projects an additional $20,000 may be available as a repayable loan. The … Read more
Description One time payment to help families with Children with Disabilities during Summer. Benefit Amount Up to $800. Eligibility Criteria Have a child with a disability. Application Process Apply through Department of Family Services.
Description This program provides loans and funding to students seeking post-secondary education. Details on Full-Time Studies: https://novascotia.ca/studentassistance/apply/new/FundingAvailable.asp Details on Part-Time Studies: https://novascotia.ca/studentassistance/Apply/New/PartTimeStudies.asp Benefit Amount Varies. Eligibility Criteria To qualify for Nova Scotia Student Financial Assistance, you must: Note: For Part-Time studies, you must be taking between 20% and 59% of a full course load. Application … Read more
Description The Nova Scotia Child Benefit is a non-taxable amount paid monthly to help low- and modest-income families with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age. These amounts are combined with the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) into a single monthly payment. Benefit Amount $127.08 per month for first child, $127.09 per month … Read more
Description Nova Scotia Pharmacare offers subsidized drug plans for individuals and families with disabilities, as well as seniors and those on income assistance. These programs help cover prescription costs and some medical supplies. Visit the Nova Scotia Pharmacare website for full details: https://novascotia.ca/dhw/pharmacare Family Pharmacare Program The Nova Scotia Family Pharmacare Program is a provincial … Read more
Description The Accessible Housing Program helps low- and moderate-income homeowners with the cost of accessibility adaptations (upgrades) to help people with disabilities and seniors stay in their homes. Read more here: https://www.novascotia.ca/accessible-housing-program Benefit Amount The Accessible Housing Program may fund up to $18,000 of eligible accessibility adaptations. For larger accessibility adaptation projects an additional $20,000 … Read more
Description Provincial income support for eligible Nova Scotians with disabilities, including Independent Living, Alternative Family, and Direct Family Support streams. Benefit Amount It includes things such as: Eligibility Criteria Nova Scotia resident, 19+ years, have a substantial disability expected to last at least one year, and meet financial and functional criteria Application Process Contact your … Read more