Affordable Housing program

The Affordable Housing program offers rebates of:

up to 80% on cost-effective energy saving upgrades for eligible rental properties and co-operatives
up to 100% for providers of rent-free housing such as shelters and transition houses

A no-cost energy audit will identify energy saving upgrades for your property and determine your rebates. We’ll help cover the expense of the recommended upgrades, which may include improvements to: lighting, heating, water heating, window and door replacement, insulation and more.

Check the program eligibility requirements to see if your property qualifies.

Step 1

Download and fill out the Affordable Housing Program application form and the Affordable Housing Agreement for each property.

Email these 2 forms along with 3 years of any non-electric utility data such as oil, propane or natural gas; and building plans (if applicable) to affordable@efficiencyns.ca. We will contact you within 5 business days to discuss your eligibility.

Step 2

If eligible, a Certified Energy Auditor will contact you to schedule a no-cost energy audit of your property.

Step 3

Receive a list of recommended upgrades based on the energy auditor’s findings, including estimated project costs and rebate amounts.

Step 4

Find a contractor to provide quotes based on your recommendations and submit to program staff for approval.

Step 5

Complete recommended upgrades within 90 days of approval (extensions may be granted upon request).

Step 6

Submit your invoices and project completion form. Program staff will arrange a final walkthrough of your property. You will receive your rebate in 2 to 3 weeks.

Get Started

Provide the following information for each property you wish to be considered:

Application form;
Affordable Housing Agreement;
3 years of any non-electric utility data such as oil, propane or natural gas; and
Building Plans, if any

Email the above information to affordable@efficiencyns.ca. We will contact you within 5 business days to discuss your eligibility.

* See if your property is eligible, by checking out the Eligibility Requirements.

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