Public Housing Policies
The Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency is developing a new policy and operational framework for public housing. This will ensure housing is provided consistently and fairly to Nova Scotians in need while improving client service.
As new policies and processes are developed, they will be posted here.
Property Ownership Policy
The Property Ownership Policy provides guidance for applicants, tenants and NSPHA staff on how residential property ownership affects eligibility for the public housing program.
Overhousing Policy
The Overhousing Policy sets out how NSPHA manages situations where a household is living in a unit larger than what they qualify for under established occupancy standards to ensure that public housing units are allocated appropriately and that tenants remain eligible for their units.
Fixed-Term Lease Policy
The Fixed-Term Lease Policy establishes clear parameters for the use of fixed-term leases as a tool to reduce barriers to public housing.
Lease Preparation and Signing Policy
The Lease Preparation and Signing Policy provides guidance to staff, tenants and stakeholders on how leases are prepared by NSPHA.
Annual Eligibility and Rent Review Policy
The Annual Eligibility and Rent Review Policy provides guidance to both NSPHA staff and tenants on the annual process of reviewing household eligibility, updating rent charges and confirming that tenants remain suitably housed.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Reduce the potential for conflict of interest within the NSPHA by defining the meaning and significance of apparent and actual conflicts of interest and providing the processes and tools for mitigating issues as they arise.
Appeals Policy
Policy and procedures that enable applicants and public housing tenants to appeal decisions made regarding decisions made on their cases.
Elections Policy
The Elections Policy provides guidance to staff, tenants and stakeholders on elections activities on public housing property, in accordance with Nova Scotia’s and Canada’s Elections Acts and any other applicable legislation, by-laws or NSPHA policies.
Appealing a Decision
If you disagree with decisions made on your request to transfer to another public housing unit, rent calculations, unit calculations or tenant charges, you can request to appeal that decision. An appeal is a request to have a decision made by NSPHA reviewed.