Your Journey to Workforce Housing Starts Here
Our Residents
At the Housing Trust Nova Scotia, our housing model is designed for moderate-income, working households — people who earn too much to qualify for social housing, but not enough to keep up with rising market rents in the communities where they work. We focus on renting to people with a combined annual household income in the 28% – 35% range.
Who Are Our Residents?
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, and we provide modular housing for healthcare workers to help address this pressure and support local workforce needs.
Workforce Residents
The workforce includes a wide range of people who contribute to the day-to-day life of a community but may not be able to afford to live where they work. HTNS’ workforce housing serves individuals across many employment sectors, including education, childcare, retail, hospitality, construction, skilled trades, public service, and non-profit organizations, among others.
Housing for Healthcare Residents
Households with at least one renter employed in a skilled or healthcare-related field are eligible for Housing for Healthcare homes. Healthcare workers include all roles that support the operation of a healthcare facility, crucial to Nova Scotian’s health.
Assisting Residents Accessibility
We are committed to making our communities accessible for persons with disabilities. Select units feature wheelchair ramps, lowered door thresholds, and fully accessible layouts designed for ease of mobility.
Meet Some of Our Residents
Michelle Myers
Site Lead/ Health Service Manager
Guysborough Memorial Hospital
How Housing Is Strengthening Healthcare in Guysborough
“As the Site Lead at Guysborough Memorial Hospital, I have seen firsthand how critical staffing stability is to delivering quality healthcare. One of the most transformative initiatives has been the introduction of dedicated housing for healthcare workers in Guysborough, delivered in partnership with the Housing Trust of Nova Scotia. This development has been a game-changer in recruiting and retaining skilled healthcare professionals in our rural community.
Guysborough, like many rural areas, has faced challenges attracting and keeping healthcare staff due to limited housing, isolation, and long commutes. Recognizing this, the provincial government partnered with the Municipality of the District of Guysborough and HTNS to provide affordable housing near the hospital for healthcare professionals.
Having accessible, affordable homes close to work has removed a major barrier for prospective staff, allowing them to focus on their roles and integrate more quickly into the community. This is especially important for new graduates and professionals relocating from urban centers who might otherwise hesitate to commit to a rural posting.
The initiative from HTNS has also strengthened our recruitment efforts, allowing us to promote quality accommodations and signal that we value the well-being of healthcare workers, supporting them both professionally and personally”.