Public housing

Housing NB owns a variety of rental units across the province for families and individuals.

Call 1-833-733-7835 for more information or to apply.

Overview

Social housing programs help people and families with low-to-moderate incomes access stable and suitable housing. Options include public housing, not-for-profit and cooperative housing.

Eligibility

Household Urban income ceiling (residing in one of the eight major cities) Rural income ceiling (residing outside city limits)
Single person or couple, requiring one bedroom $37,000 $50,500
Single person or couple living with another person, requiring 2 bedrooms $47,000 $59,500
Single person or couple living with more than 1 other person, requiring 3 bedrooms $47,000 $67,500

Applicants are chosen based on demonstrated need. Some exceptions to income limits may apply.

Other criteria

You must also be in at least one of the following situations:

  • you live in crowded or inadequate housing
  • you pay less than 30% of your household income for rent, but adequate housing in your area would cost 30% or more of your income
  • you pay 30% or more of your household income for rent, and adequate housing in your area would cost 30% or more of your income

Get help

Housing NB
For additional inquiries, you can contact us Monday to Friday between 8:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.