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

HouseholdUrban income ceiling (residing in one of the eight major cities)Rural income ceiling (residing outside city limits)
Single person or couple, requiring one bedroom$45,000$50,500
Single person or couple living with another person, requiring 2 bedrooms$57,500$59,500
Single person or couple living with more than 1 other person, requiring 3 bedrooms$63,000$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.