Housing for Healthcare Eligibility
Households with at least one renter employed in the healthcare sector are eligible to rent homes developed under the Housing for Healthcare program. Healthcare workers include all roles that support the operation of a healthcare facility including but not limited to
- -Doctors
- -Nurses
- -Technicians
- -Administrative support staff
- -Orderlies
- -Continuing care assistants
- -Support Staff
- -Contact us to check if your profession is eligible
Rental rates for each unit will represent approximately 30% of the combined household income of all adults proposed to live in a household, and some households will be eligible for a contribution towards or reduction in their rent based on total household income.
Example 1– Market rent is $2000 a month for a new two-bedroom unit. Tyler earns $50,000 a year and their partner earns $30,000. Rent would be $2000 a month (($50,000 + $30,000) *30%/12 months).
Example 2– Market rent is $2000 a month for a new two-bedroom unit. Bill is a single father earning $65,000 a year and he would pay $1625 a month ($65,000*30%/12 months). The contribution towards rent would be $375.00.
Income and employment verification will be required as part of the application process.
If you are interested in a unit in the areas where development is confirmed (Lunenburg, Bridgewater, Canso, and Guysborough), tell us a little bit about yourself and we will let you know when the units are available.