We are constantly working to lower the costs of delivering housing to the people who need it.
Our innovative design, materials, and planning, can help you find the housing solutions that fit your needs.
We help our clients navigate financing, grants, and rebates. The Nova Scotia Secondary and Backyard Suite Program, the federal Secondary Suite Tax Rebate, targeted support from NGO's, as well as applicable supports from your town or municipality can all play an important role in your project's viability.
The Province of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada are partnering with homeowners who wish to create more affordable housing for themselves or others through secondary and backyard suite incentive programs.
Situations Where These Programs May be Very Helpful:
A homeowner 65+ wants to age in place on their existing property in a newly built, custom, ground level, 1 or 2 bedroom suite, financed, in whole or part, by renting their existing home!
A person 65+ wishes to pay, in whole or part, for the construction of a suite on the property of a friend or family member
A homeowner 65+ wants to build a suite for a family member or friend to rent
A homeowner under 65 wants to invest in a second dwelling on their property for a friend of any age or family member who is 65+
Each program has slightly differing qualification criteria. You can find links to some of the general programs below. Feel free to contact us for a consultation. We can help you explore the viability of a secondary or backyard suite that fits your circumstances, budget, and needs.
Nova Scotia Secondary and Backyard Suite Program - Up to $40,000 as a forgivable loan
Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit - Up to $7,500 as a refundable tax credit