Hundreds of new affordable units are coming to Dartmouth.
The province is putting up nearly $22-million to create more than 370 units in the Mount Hope area.
“We’re taking real action to provide more Nova Scotians with a safe, comfortable and affordable place to call home,” said Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Lohr. “This project is a great example of how we can work with our partners, both in the private and non-profit sectors, to address the housing crisis in Nova Scotia.”
The agreement with Clayton Developments will see new energy-efficient townhouses, fourplexes and multi-unit buildings built in the Southdale-Mount Hope area.
A rendering of the Mount Hope affordable housing project plan
The rent will range from $605 for a one-bedroom to roughly $800 for a two-bedroom.
The units must be kept affordable for 20 years.
“We need housing options for all who want to live in our municipality. That includes those who are homeless as well as those who struggle to find affordable options. Working with governmental and non-governmental partners is crucial to increasing affordable housing.” said Halifax Mayor Mike Savage.
Construction is expected to begin this fall, with the first affordable housing units becoming available about a year later.
