Highlighted below are a few recent decisions by Regional Council that reflect steps being taken by the municipality to make a difference in the Halifax region. For more details regarding all matters deliberated by Council and the direction given to municipal staff, please see the action summaries which are posted to the online meeting agendas within one business day as well as the meeting minutes which are posted online once approved by Regional Council.
Highlights from Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025
Housing Accelerator Fund driving progress in the municipality
The municipality is making strong progress under the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), a federal program that supports faster housing development across Canada.
Since signing its agreement in October 2023, Halifax Regional Municipality has:
- Achieved 77.5 per cent of its three-year housing target and is expected to surpass the goal before October 2026.
- Completed 10 of 11 initiatives outlined in its HAF Action Plan.
- Received $39 million in funding so far, with another $19.8 million expected by late December 2025.
The federal program, administered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, provides funding to municipalities that remove barriers and accelerate housing supply. The municipality’s Action Plan sets a target of 15,467 new housing units over three years, an increase of more than 20 per cent compared to historical growth. This includes addubg 2,600 net new units over the life of the project.
The program runs until 2026 and rewards municipalities for meeting critical milestones. HRM’s success means more housing options for residents and continued federal investment in the region.
For more information, read the information report.
Previous meeting highlights
Municipality supports affordable housing in the region
Regional Council has approved a one-time grant of $150,000 through the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) to support the purchase of a six-unit building to be used for affordable housing.
Dartmouth Non-profit Housing Society, under the business name Rooted: Community Development Partners a registered non-profit, is planning to acquire a six-unit building in Spryfield for use as affordable housing.
For more information, read the staff report.
Note: this motion will be finalized when the meeting minutes are approved by Regional Council.