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| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Benefit | Summary | Eligibility Criteria | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MichaelT | 29/07/2025 08:28 PM | KristinaH | 17/12/2025 05:09 PM | Disability Support Program | Provincial income support for eligible Nova Scotians with disabilities, including Independent Living, Alternative Family, and Direct Family Support streams. | - Nova Scotia resident - 19+ years - have a substantial disability expected to last at least one year ... |
Income Supports & Benefits |
| 14 | KristinaH | 03/12/2025 09:22 PM | KristinaH | 03/12/2025 09:22 PM | Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit | 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 their area (not the rent that they pay). | You can apply for the rent supplement if you:
- are a resident of Nova Scotia, Canadian citizen or Landed Immigrant - have an annual pre-tax (gross) household income below the current household income limits for average market rent in your area ... |
Housing |
| 12 | KristinaH | 03/12/2025 09:10 PM | KristinaH | 01/04/2026 06:19 PM | Housing Repair Program | The Housing Repair Program helps low- and moderate-income homeowners with the cost of emergency and health and safety home repairs. | You can apply for funding if:
- repairs are an emergency or required to maintain the safe occupancy of your home - you’ve lived in your home for at least 1 year and your home is at least 5 years old ... |
Housing |
| 6 | MichaelT | 29/07/2025 08:28 PM | KristinaH | 03/12/2025 08:13 PM | Pharmacare | 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. | - NS health card holder. - Meet specific Pharmacare program criteria – eligibility varies. |
Healthcare |
| 9 | MichaelT | 29/07/2025 08:28 PM | KristinaH | 03/12/2025 08:13 PM | Nova Scotia Child Benefit | Assessed with the eligibility for CCB. | The program is available to: - clients of the Department of Social Development and their dependents - individuals who have special health needs and who qualify for ... |
Children & Education |
| 13 | KristinaH | 03/12/2025 09:11 PM | KristinaH | 03/12/2025 09:11 PM | Accessible Housing Program | 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. | You can apply for funding if:
- you or someone in your household has a disability or a permanent loss of or reduced ability (like a loss of mobility) - you own and have lived in your home for at least 1 year ... |
Housing |
| 10 | MichaelT | 29/07/2025 08:28 PM | KristinaH | 03/12/2025 08:14 PM | Student Assistance | This program provides loans and funding to students seeking post-secondary education. | To qualify for Nova Scotia Student Financial Assistance for Full-Time Studies, you must: - Be a Canadian citizen, Landed Immigrant (with proof for first- - Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN). - Be a resident of Nova Scotia (or any province for Part-Time Studies). ... |
Children & Education |
| 11 | MichaelT | 29/07/2025 08:28 PM | KristinaH | 27/08/2025 08:49 PM | Summer Respite Funding | One time payment to help families with Children with Disabilities during Summer. | Have a child with a disability. | Children & Education |