Apply for Housing: Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency 

The Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency maintains, manages and operates public housing for low-income Nova Scotians. They help low-income individuals and families find a home that’s right for them, in a community that offers the services, supports and opportunities they need. You can submit an application online, by email, in person at one of our local offices or via mail. 

Learn more here: https://nspha.ca/applicants .

Apply for a rent supplement: Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit

The Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit helps renters 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 any time. 

Review detailed program and eligibility criteria in the Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit Renter Guide. 

Learn more here: https://www.novascotia.ca/apply-rent-supplement-canada-nova-scotia-targeted-housing-benefit