Applications are now available for Unity North Neighbourhood: 2095-2219 Maitland Street, Halifax, NS B3K 2Z8

Please note: As the units are still under construction, no viewings are available.

Compass Nova Scotia Co-operative Homes Ltd. (Compass NS) is a non-profit housing co-operative incorporated under the Co-operative Associations Act in Nova Scotia. Compass NS’s mission is to sustain, build and grow inclusive housing co-operative communities with the vision to be the housing choice for Nova Scotians who want strong governance and credible management in a thriving co-op community.

Through community consultation and partnerships, Compass NS has gathered the following information regarding Unity North Neighbourhood located in Halifax Peninsula’s North End (North End of Halifax):

The North End of Halifax, in addition to being the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People, is also historically known for its significant Black Nova Scotian population. Many Black Nova Scotian families moved to the area after the demolition of Africville, a Black community on the shores of Bedford Basin that was dismantled by the City of Halifax in the 1960s. The North End of Halifax continues to be home to a significant population of Black Nova Scotians that have been disproportionately impacted by increased development pressure in the area and the resulting rise in housing costs. Many members of this community, for whom the North End of Halifax has been home for generations, are finding it increasingly difficult to access resources locally, including housing and employment opportunities. An increasing number of Black and Indigenous Nova Scotian individuals and families are having to move away from the North End community of Halifax due to increasing housing costs and lack of access to adequate housing.

Compass Nova Scotia wants to disrupt this trend by creating meaningful co-operative housing opportunities for local community members, including Black and Indigenous Nova Scotians who either currently reside in, or wish to return to, the North End of Halifax.

The new Neighbourhood will provide an additional 57 units of housing to the North End. Move in dates will be posted on the Compass NS website when they become available.

Housing Charges (rents) will range from $1,400.00 to $2,200.00. The majority of the units will be occupied by peoples within the following income limits:

1 Bedroom – $47,000.00*

2 Bedroom – $60,000.00*

3 Bedroom - $67,500.00*

*The income limits are based on the current Nova Scotia Income Limits. Click here for details. The 2024/25 income limits will be released soon.

To apply please visit : https://compassnshomes.coop/apply

Due to high volume, application inquires to this account will not be responded to.

Please reach out to the Community Housing Management Network (1-855-843-5432) if you have any questions regarding the application process or the units.

Thank you!