Pre-Development Grant Program - Community Survey (closes January 16, 2026)

The Town of Mahone Bay, as part of their commitment to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Association for the Housing Accelerator Fund, is seeking your feedback as part of designing a grant program to support growth in Mahone Bay and increase gentle density in housing. Based on our permitting data and a recent study conducted by the municipalities in Lunenburg County the following gaps in the Mahone Bay housing stock have been identified. Small-scale housing, accessory dwelling, for example granny suites, and “missing middle” housing like duplexes, fourplexes, and townhouses. Your responses will help inform the parameters of this grant program. 

We are looking for responses from the following people: 

• Current Mahone Bay home owner with or with potential to build accessory dwellings
• Private property or land owner considering development opportunities
• Property owner outside Mahone Bay (but interested in building here)
• Private investor, developer, builder or planner
• Non-profit or housing provider
• Community group, land or housing trust

If you're not one of these groups, please refer back to the main page and use one of the other tools to share your ideas. Thank you.