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Nova Scotia Home Repair and Accessibility Programs

NS Home Repair

Funding and loans for eligible Nova Scotia homeowners for home repairs and accessibility adaptations.

Last reviewed: September 2026

Useful Tips for Applying

It includes forgiveness for the lowest income, and accessibility adaptations can be grants. Waitlists vary.

Who May Qualify

Low-income Nova Scotia homeowners, and people with disabilities needing accessibility adaptations.

Required Documents

Proof of income, quotes, and the application.

How to Apply

Apply through Housing Nova Scotia.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Not applying early — funding is limited. Confusing repair grants with loans.

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Independent Living Nova Scotia — Disability Benefits Navigation (DTC Navigators)

Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador)

Independent Living Nova Scotia (ILNS) operates a federally funded Disability Benefits Navigation service. ILNS DTC Navigators provide free, bilingual, one-to-one support to help people with disabilities and their families across Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador) apply for the Disability Tax Credit and related federal and provincial benefits.

Languages: English, French

1-902-453-0004 (Option 4) or 1-800-725-6585 (toll-free)Website
Government-funded navigation service

Indigenous Disability Canada / BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS)

National

Indigenous Disability Canada / British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS) is a national, Indigenous-led charitable organization providing cross-disability support and navigation services to Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) peoples in Canada with disabilities. It delivers the National Indigenous Navigation Services to help Indigenous persons with disabilities access the Disability Tax Credit, the Canada Disability Benefit, and other federal, provincial and territorial disability benefits.

Languages: English, French

1-250-381-7303 (BC); 1-613-899-6893 (National Coordinator, Ottawa)Website
Government-funded navigation service

Disability Alliance Canada

National

Disability Alliance Canada is a national cross-disability non-profit that provides free one-on-one support to help people navigate federal disability programs, including the Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit (CPP-D), the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), and the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). They also offer educational guides, training and workshops, and help with applications, reconsiderations, and appeals.

Languages: English, French

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Application denied?

If your application is turned down, the Appeals Guide explains filing deadlines, escalation levels, and where to find free legal and advocate help.

Read the Appeals Guide

Accessible Compass is an independent guide — we are not a government agency and do not process applications or approve benefits. We provide general information only, not legal, medical, or financial advice. Program rules may change. Always confirm with official government sources.

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