Tiny Home Community in Lower Sackville
A new tiny home community in Lower Sackville will welcome its first residents during the first week of November. The community provides supportive housing for up to 70 people, with fully furnished units and wraparound services. The news release about the announcement is available at: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/10/24/tiny-home-community-prepares-welcome-first-residents
The tiny home community was built through a partnership including the Province, Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), United Way Halifax, The Shaw Group and Dexter Construction. The Atlantic Community Shelters Society provides wraparound supports including counselling, job search supports and referrals, and life skills training. (Communications Nova Scotia)
Rent in the community is capped at 30 per cent of a tenant’s income, which could include employment earnings or support from government programs such as employment insurance, income assistance and disability supports. (Communications Nova Scotia)
Each unit is fully furnished, and includes a kitchen with a fridge, microwave, cooktop, and other small appliances. (Communications Nova Scotia)
Residents have been chosen from the HRM By-Name List of people experiencing homelessness, maintained by the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia. (Communications Nova Scotia)
Utilities, including electricity, water, internet, bedding, and towels are included in rent. (United Way Halifax)
Each unit has a private washroom with a shower, toilet, sink, toiletries and towels. (United Way Halifax)