YWCA Halifax

Mount Hope Village

YWCA Halifax announces 32 townhomes for women and their families at affordable prices in Mount Hope Village.

Families have moved into their new houses and are settling into the neighbourhood. Of these 32 units, 10 are reserved for Indigenous families who are in core housing need and experiencing homelessness. 12 units are for families currently living in hotels and shelters for women and children. The remaining 10 units are filled by participants of YWCA Halifax housing programs. Pricing for these houses range from deeply affordable to affordable starting at $1,050/month (including utilities), $1,350/month (including utilities), and $1,750/month.

YWCA Halifax made an incredible impact by housing families in Mount Hope Village, reducing the By Name List by one-third. The By Name List is a list of people in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) who are experiencing homelessness and looking for stable housing. YWCA’s visionary plan to construct more housing for women and their families promises an exciting future for affordable housing in the HRM.

“This project demonstrates the art of the possible when we work together. When we lean into each of our respective expertise and with the support of all orders of government, we can achieve affordability and complete communities at scale. Quality modular housing and solid partnerships offer a viable way out of the housing crisis.” Miia Suokonautio, Executive Director of YWCA Halifax.