Action for Housing: A 5-Year Housing Plan

Since taking office in the fall of 2021, the government has responded quickly to the housing supply gap affecting so many Nova Scotians. Through the 2021 Solutions for Homelessness and Housing Plan, the government injected $35 million in funding for quick investments to spur the housing market and support those in housing need.

Significant progress has been made. A kick-start of $65 million in new strategic investments in 2022/23 ensured there are far more Housing options are being developed more than in previous years.

Action for Housing will guide the Provincial commitments to support the development of more housing and will complement federal and municipal initiatives. It takes collaboration across government to a new level and encourages our partners in the private and community housing sectors to come together and think differently to help us respond to housing needs.

The Provincial Housing Needs Assessment Report informed the 12 key actions identified in this plan. These actions will create conditions for more housing supply in collaboration with our partners. The work will be hard, but we, as a government, and as Nova Scotians, are not afraid of hard work. Nova Scotians need housing—now and into the future. The initiative generated by our solutions will have an impact now and over the long term.

Also Read: Local Affordable Housing Plan Toolkit