Our Communities
Our workforce housing communities are spread throughout the HRM and housing for healthcare workers, across the province. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to expanding workforce housing that strengthens local communities and supports the people who keep them running.
Looking for a new home? Select your preferred area below to explore our current availability.
Our residents are diverse—ranging from workers in numerous sectors to those on fixed incomes—but all seek good‑quality homes in walkable communities near transit, jobs, and amenities. Many work in the very communities where rising rents make it hard to live.
Workforce Communities
Halifax
299 Main Avenue
Halifax, NS
27 Evans Avenue
Halifax, NS
35 Evans Avenue
Halifax, NS
18 Crown Drive
Halifax, NS
16 Mandaville Court
Halifax, NS
23 Westgrove Place
Halifax, NS
Dartmouth
21 Albert Street
Dartmouth, NS
240 Portland Street
Dartmouth, NS
Housing For Healthcare Communities
58 Wilmot Street
Canso, NS
Trainor Drive
Port Hawkesbury, NS
Cutler Brook Estates
Guysborough, NS
31 Knickle Road
Lunenburg, NS
Glen Allan Drive
Bridgewater, NS
How can I apply for housing with the Housing Trust?
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Before & After
See our Transformations
Lunenburg
The Wheelhouse at 31 Knickle Road in Lunenburg—a reimagined former motel now offering 16 apartments for healthcare workers and their families.
Guysborough
Located in the Cutler’s Brook subdivision of Guysborough, our brand-new Housing for Healthcare townhomes offer eight spacious and bright 2-bedroom 1.5 baths and 1-bedroom, 1 bath living.
Canso
Located at 58 Wilmot Street on the eastern tip of mainland Nova Scotia, Canso is a welcoming coastal community with a historic waterfront, rugged shoreline, scenic trails, and diverse wildlife.
18 Crown Drive, Halifax
Our largest property, 18 Crown, is located near the Armdale Rotary at St. Margaret’s Bay Road and is undergoing a full building envelope restoration to modernize the 1970s structure.
240 Portland Street, Dartmouth
Located at the corner of Portland and Pleasant Street, 240 Portland is receiving a full envelope restoration, including a new roof, solar panels, modern siding, upgraded windows and doors, and significantly improved insulation.
Find an HTNS Home
Use our interactive map to discover Housing Trust of Nova Scotia communities throughout the province. Click on each location to learn more about our buildings, available units, and the vibrant communities we serve.
Housing for Healthcare
In March 2023, the Housing Trust of Nova Scotia partnered with the Government of Nova Scotia on a $20 million initiative to build and operate housing specifically for healthcare workers. By March 2024, funding was expanded to $45 million, supporting the creation of at least 112 new units across the province.
This initiative addresses two critical challenges:
- Shortage of housing for healthcare professionals
- The growing shortage of affordable housing in Nova Scotia
Using our mixed-income housing model, the Housing Trust will ensure affordability by offering rent incentives based on household income. We are also working closely with local healthcare organizations to connect eligible residents with available homes. Each development is designed with long-term retention in mind, helping healthcare workers integrate into communities and build lasting roots.