The Nova Scotia government says affordable housing units for 22 youth and young families will open next week thanks to a partnership with two local non-profits.
Phoenix Youth Programs and the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia have jointly purchased two apartment buildings in Halifax with help from a $3.68-million loan and $541,000 in annual operational costs from the province.
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Colton LeBlanc, minister of growth and development, says the two buildings with a total of 12 units will come with wraparound support for residents, with occupation starting next week.
The apartments each have two bedrooms and a living room and are destined for people aged 16 to 24 or young families.
Residents will each pay 30 per cent of their gross income for the unit — for a maximum of $500 a month per person — which will include electricity, water and internet.
The province says Phoenix Youth Programs staff who specialize in outreach will be on site around the clock to provide support.
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