HRM releases draft 2026–27 operating and capital budget plans Halifax Regional Municipality has released its draft 2026–27 Budget and Business Plan along with the draft 2026–27 Capital Budget, outlining proposed operating priorities, capital investments, and funding...

When Two Months’ Rent Goes to City Hall What’s unfolding with the 2026 property value assessments, now compounded by a proposed 10.5% property tax rate increase, is not housing policy—its fiscal arson dressed up as governance. Take a single, ordinary rental apartment...

Nova Scotia housing minister acknowledges rent pressures despite improving vacancy conditions The province’s housing minister says Nova Scotia still has more work to do to address rent prices, even as vacancy conditions have improved from the extreme lows seen in...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2026 New study shows Capped Assessment Program is driving up apartment rents HALIFAX – A new study says a provincial program is adding more than $500 a year to apartment rents. The study conducted by the Halifax office of Turner Drake...

Nova Scotia Property Assessments Top $206 Billion as Multi-Unit Growth Continues Nova Scotia’s 2026 assessment roll reached a record $206.3 billion, reflecting an 8% year-over-year increase, with continued growth in apartments, condominiums, and other multi-unit...

NSRAB approves Halifax Water rate increases averaging approximately 18% in 2026 The Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board has approved Halifax Water’s revised General Rate Increase, resulting in average water, wastewater, and stormwater rate increases of...

For Immediate Release December 24, 2025 Halifax Water’s 18.3% rate jolt is still too high Halifax - Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia Executive Director Kevin Russell issued the following statement regarding the compliance filing submitted by Halifax Water to the...

RHPNS has filed a formal response to Halifax Water’s December 23 compliance filing with the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board, arguing the proposed 18.3% rate increase remain excessive and inadequately justified. The submission raises concerns about...

Halifax Water has submitted its compliance filing to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board following the Board’s decision on its General Rate Application (M12257). The filing outlines revised rate impacts for residential customers, updates to revenue...