Nova Scotia Invests in Generational Affordable Housing for Shannon Park

December 15, 2025

Work to build more than 1,400 new homes across Nova Scotia – about two-thirds at Shannon Park in Dartmouth – will soon begin with funding from the Province and the federal government.

Housing Minister John White and federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson announced $300 million to build 1,430 new homes today, December 14, at Shannon Park Elementary School; 930 new homes will be located in that area.

“There is no province better positioned than Nova Scotia to work with the federal government on Build Canada Homes. Our government has a proven track record and strong success in delivering housing projects, faster,” said Minister White. “With barriers removed and the construction sector built up, we are ready to get to work to build homes for people and families.”

Nova Scotia is one of the first provinces in the country to have agreed to terms under the new federal Build Canada Homes agency.

This joint funding from the federal and provincial governments includes:

• 930 units at Shannon Park, 300 located on provincial land and 630 on federal, which include public and supportive housing, with funding from the Province ensuring affordability for at least 10 years; a new school is also planned for the area
• 500 units of non-profit and community housing across the province.

To support the project and accelerate development of affordable housing at Shannon Park, the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) will fast-track the development approval processes and, subject to council approval, will reduce or waive municipal development fees, provide relief from property taxes or other grant offerings in support of an affordable housing project for Phase 1 in Shannon Park.

The project will be completed in phases over several years, with shovels in the ground expected in 2026.

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