Nova Scotia
Build in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia
Paper mill employment, port activity, and service hub status drive steady rental demand at 18% lower construction costs
R-2
Primary Zone
From $160K
Per Unit Cost
From $2,000/mo
Standard Rent
Zoning in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia
Multiple zones allow multi-family development as-of-right, with varying density allowances.
R-1
Up to 1 Units
Low-density residential zone for single-family dwellings. Limited flexibility for multi-unit development.
10m (2.5 storeys)
35% coverage
R-2
Up to 5 Units
Medium-density residential zone allowing multiple-unit dwellings. Primary target zone for Helio development in Port Hawkesbury.
11m (3 storeys)
45% coverage
C-5
Up to 8 Units
Mixed-use zone along Reeves Street allowing residential above commercial. Based on 'Destination Reeves Street' concept.
12m (3 storeys)
60% coverage
Why Build in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia?
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18% Lower Construction Costs
Port Hawkesbury's 0.82x cost multiplier compared to Halifax means significant savings. Combined with affordable land prices, your investment builds more units for less capital.
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Major Industrial Employer
Port Hawkesbury Paper employs 325+ workers directly plus 900+ contractors and suppliers. This anchor employer creates consistent housing demand from mill workers and support staff.
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5 Units As-of-Right
The R-2 zone permits multiple-unit dwellings with 3-5 units as-of-right - more permissive than many Nova Scotia municipalities. Build a fourplex without rezoning or development agreements.
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Regional Service Hub
Port Hawkesbury serves as the commercial center for the Strait area including Port Hastings, Mulgrave, and parts of Inverness and Richmond counties. Retail, healthcare, and government services drive employment.
Products Available in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia
Based on local zoning, these products can be built as-of-right or with standard approvals.
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