Rural and Indigenous housing program

A program for households in rural communities and off-reserve Indigenous households to obtain affordable housing.

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

Overview

The program helps low-income households find affordable and suitable rental housing in rural communities.  It also helps eligible off-reserve Indigenous households obtain affordable and suitable housing in rural communities with a population of less than 2,500.

Subsidized rental accommodations are provided to those whose income is below the established income ceilings. Tenants who qualify through the program will have their rents reduced to 30% of the adjusted household income.

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.

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.