Disaster financial assistance for residential property owners and tenants: July 2024 flash flooding

Residential property owners and tenants can apply for disaster financial assistance for damage or loss from the July 2024 flash flooding. You need to apply by 31 October 2024.

Use the Disaster Assistance for Residential Property Application Form to apply for financial assistance for damage or loss to your residential property from the July 2024 flash flooding.

The Disaster Financial Assistance Program helps residential property owners and tenants with costs to repair or replace uninsurable, essential basic property loss (like appliances and furniture) due to the July 2024 flash flooding. The program is also available to small businesses and non-profits.

Repair and replacement costs for insured and insurable items (even if insurance wasn’t purchased) are not eligible for assistance. Food lost due to the July 2024 flash flooding also isn’t eligible for assistance.

Help with your application

211 Nova Scotia can answer questions about the application process and help identify what information and supporting documents you need.

Eligibility

Residential property owners can apply for financial assistance if:

  • the damage occurred during the flash flooding in Annapolis County, Digby County, Hants County, Kings County and affected areas on 11 to 12 July 2024
  • you don't have insurance to cover your entire loss
  • you own the property
  • the property is your primary residence

Residential property tenants can apply for financial assistance if:

  • the damage occurred during the flash flooding in Annapolis County, Digby County, Hants County, Kings County and affected areas on 11 to 12 July 2024
  • you rent or lease the property
  • you lost contents of your rental unit
  • you don't have insurance to cover your entire loss
  • the property is your primary residence

You need to apply by 31 October 2024.

How to apply

  1. Complete the Confirmation of Insurance Form and application form.
  2. Check the application for details on all required supporting documents.
  3. Send your completed application and supporting documents by mail.

Cost

There is no cost to apply.

Before you start

Make sure you have:

  • name of insurance company, policy number, and agent’s name and phone number
  • photos of the damage, as well as any “before” photos if you have any
  • itemized description of damage or loss and replacement cost estimates
  • copy of your rental agreement, if applicable
  • authorized representative of your insurance company available to complete and sign the Confirmation of Insurance Form

Application form


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