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Nova Scotia Affordable Living Tax Credit

A tax-free quarterly payment that helps low- and modest-income Nova Scotians with the cost of living. You get it automatically by filing your taxes.

Estimated value
Up to $255/year per individual or couple, plus $60/year per child
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Who qualifies

  • Any Nova Scotia resident who files taxes with a modest income qualifies; the credit reduces above $30,000 of family income.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Just file your taxes

    There is no application. The CRA pays it automatically with the GST credit if you qualify.

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Documents you will need

  • Filed tax return
How often it is paid
Quarterly

Good to know

  • No application — it is paid with the federal GST/HST credit.

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Last verified: August 31, 2026