Affordable Multifamily Housing Program

• Check the Affordable Housing Program Eligibility

• Read the Affordable Housing Program Overview

• Complete and submit an Affordable Housing Program Application and wait to hear back from us

1-3 unit buildings that are electrically heated:

• Submit quotes for preapproval: See quote requirements for 1-3 unit buildings

• After preapproval, your contractor can complete your upgrades

4+ unit buildings and qualifying community support services:

• After we process your application, we'll reach out to schedule an energy assessment and provide our recommendations

• Submit quotes for preapproval: See quote requirements for 4+ unit buildings

• After preapproval, your contractor can complete your upgrades

• Complete and submit an Affordable Housing Rebate Request form

• Efficiency Nova Scotia will reach out with next steps to receive your rebates

Contact program staff or call 1-877-999-6035 to ask questions about the program.

Affordable rental housing providers and electrically heated non-profit organizations who support the low-income community. Affordable rental rates are determined by Schedule A of the Operating Agreement. If you think you might be eligible, we encourage you to contact 1-877-999-6035.

Yes. Efficiency Nova Scotia will not select your contractors. We encourage participants to choose trusted contractors from our Efficiency Preferred Partners network.

Rebates are determined based on a combination of factors depending on your building’s characteristics. To understand what rebate amount you may be eligible for, we encourage you to contact 1-877-999-6035.

Yes. You'll find out your rebate amount once your quotes are submitted and approved. It'll be outlined on your preapproval document. All upgrades must be preapproved and quotes must be reviewed by program staff prior to install.

If your heating system is electric before completing upgrades, financing may be available through Nova Scotia Power. Contact 1-877-999-6035 for details.

Yes. QA is performed regularly. You may be contacted at any point during your agreement’s term after receiving your rebate.

No. Efficiency Nova Scotia will select an energy auditor on your behalf.

You'll receive your rebate after all preapproved upgrades are installed. Once upgrades are complete, verified, and all paperwork is processed, you should expect to receive your rebate in approximately six weeks.

The Operating Agreement comes into effect once the project is complete and you have received your rebate.

You're not obligated to proceed with any upgrades, even if you've signed the Operating Agreement. Upgrades can be modified to suit your energy efficiency needs and budget in consultation with program staff. Speak to program staff about your concerns.

Terms for selling your rental property are outlined in the Operating Agreement.

Once you receive your preapproval document, you may begin your upgrades. All upgrades must be preapproved.