Nova Scotia
Build in Stellarton
Low construction costs, streamlined permitting, and stable rental demand make Stellarton ideal for duplex and triplex investment
R2
Primary Zone
From $160K
Per Unit Cost
From $2,000/mo
Standard Rent
Zoning in Stellarton
Multiple zones allow multi-family development as-of-right, with varying density allowances.
R1
Up to 1 Units
Low-density residential zone for single-family homes. Hobby farms and garden plots permitted. Town actively reducing R1 in favor of R2 under provincia...
10m (2.5 storeys)
35% coverage
R2
Up to 2 Units
Two-unit residential zone allowing duplexes. Significantly expanded under recent bylaw amendments to permit more as-of-right development. Tiny homes p...
10m (2.5 storeys)
40% coverage
R3
Up to 4 Units
Medium-density residential zone allowing triplexes, fourplexes, and multi-unit dwellings. Primary target zone for Helio development in Stellarton with...
11m (3 storeys)
45% coverage
Why Build in Stellarton?
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18% Lower Construction Costs
Stellarton's 0.82x cost multiplier compared to HRM delivers significant savings on labor and materials. Combined with affordable land prices, investors can build quality rental housing at a fraction of Halifax costs.
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Stable Employment Base
Sobeys Inc. headquarters employs hundreds locally. Proximity to Aberdeen Regional Hospital, Michelin facilities, and New Glasgow's commercial sector creates diverse tenant demand from retail, healthcare, and manufacturing workers.
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Streamlined Regional Permitting
The 2025 Common Land Use By-law shared with New Glasgow, Pictou, Trenton, and Westville expanded as-of-right approvals. Most R1 areas rezoned to R2, making duplex development easier.
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Museum of Industry Heritage
Nova Scotia's industrial history began here in the 1820s with coal mining. The Museum of Industry draws visitors and reinforces Stellarton's identity as a working-class community with affordable housing traditions.
Products Available in Stellarton
Based on local zoning, these products can be built as-of-right or with standard approvals.
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