More than eight hectares of land owned by the Nova Scotia government is being designated for affordable housing developments in Middle Sackville and Dartmouth.
As part of the “Land for Housing Program,” the land is eligible to applicants committed to creating new affordable rental housing.
“Nova Scotians need more housing, and they need it now. We’re taking strong action and working with our valued partners on real solutions that will get affordable housing built for more people and families, faster,” said Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing John Lohr in a news release Thursday.
“With the Land for Housing Program, created in 2022, we will open doors to 1,100 units, with almost half of them being affordable. This program is helping thousands of Nova Scotians access housing faster, and we are only just getting started.”