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A leading provider of non-market rental homes, enabling Nova Scotians to thrive in their communities.
A leading provider of non-market rental homes, enabling Nova Scotians to thrive in their communities.
Your next home awaits

Welcome to
The Housing Trust
of Nova Scotia

The Housing Trust of Nova Scotia is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating safe, non-market, and sustainable housing across the province. We partner with communities, governments, and local organizations to develop, preserve, and revitalize housing that supports residents in need.

Guided by our mission and values, we are committed to building strong, vibrant communities where everyone has a place to call home.

Who Are Our Residents?

While our residents are diverse, we focus on this “missing middle” - teachers, nurses, tradespeople, and other essential workers who help our communities thrive. By supporting the middle tier of the workforce, we help create stability from the center outwards. When the middle is strong, the whole housing system becomes stronger.

Highlights from Our Communities

As a non-profit developer and housing provider, we’re part of a vibrant rental market, bridging the gap between public need and private market limitations by creating inclusive, regionally responsive housing solutions designed for long-term impact.

A large brick apartment building with a green lawn in front.
240 Portland Street

Dartmouth, NS

A large brick apartment building with a green lawn in front.
Bridgewater

Bridgewater, NS

A large brick apartment building with a green lawn in front.
35 Evans Avenue

Halifax, NS

Housing with Purpose

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Shared Benefit

HTNS fosters relationships built on mutual trust and shared benefit. We work collaboratively with our partners to deliver lasting housing solutions, and we recognize the essential role our residents play in our success. By engaging openly and respectfully, we create value for others while welcoming their support.

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Lasting Impact

We believe that housing affordability is a long-term challenge that demands long-term solutions. Our commitment is rooted in creating lasting impact - through financial and environmental sustainability, thoughtful stewardship of housing, and determination to grow and adapt.