News & Notices
Water Disruption in Prospect Street Area
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A water service disruption will occur beginning at 8:30 am until approximately 12 pm, on Thursday, July 31st. It will affect Prospect Street from Pleasant Street to Main Street, Goodwin Drive, Hood Crescent, Brunswick Street from Hibernia Street to Prospect Street, and Shady Lane. Residents affected are also notified door-to-door.
Transit stop changes August 2-3
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Transit riders, please be advised that there will be a temporary change in the transit route and stops on Saturday, August 2nd and Sunday, August 3rd. This is due to the 'Thunder on the Coast', Motorcycle Rally being held on Main Street, between Cliff Street, and Parade Street. Please note the following route and stop changes in effect for both days:
Notice of Public Hearing - August 14th, 2025
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A Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, August 14th, at 6:30 pm in Council chambers, located at 400 Main Street. Members of the public can attend and speak at the hearing, or hand in written submissions. Written submissions can be emailed to admin@townofyarmouth.ca, or delivered to Town Hall, and must be received by 12 pm (noon) on August 12th, 2025.
Motorcycle Rally - Main Street Closures
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The 'Thunder on the Coast', motorcycle rally will be held on Saturday August 2nd, and Sunday August 3rd, in downtown Yarmouth. Please note the following street closures required to accommodate the event:
- Main Street will be closed from Parade Street to Cliff Street (see map) on Saturday beginning at 7am for set-up, and will remain closed until the event ends for the day at 9:30 pm.
- On Sunday, the street will be closed at 8 am. The event will run from 10 am to 4 pm, with the street reopening at 5:30pm.
Notice of Second Reading - Open Air Burning Bylaw
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This is to serve notice that the Council of the Town of Yarmouth, at its meeting on Thursday, August 14th, 2025, at 6:30 pm, at town hall, 400 Main Street, will consider and, if deemed advisable, approve second reading for its Open Air Burning Bylaw.
Surplus Lands for Affordable Housing Program
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The Town of Yarmouth is making surplus municipal land available to non-profit housing providers. By removing land costs, we help create long-term affordable rental housing in our community.
pdf Surplus Lands for Affordable Housing Policy(299 KB)
Available Properties
Civic Address PID Info
56 Tooker Street, Yarmouth 90211442 View Map & Details
37 Argyle Street, Yarmouth 90212820 View Map & Details
22 Chester Street, Yarmouth 90205428 View Map & Details
Who Can Apply
- Eligible: Non-profit and charitable organizations·
- Partnerships with private developers allowed, but:
- Land title must remain with the non-profit
- o Affordable units must be managed by the non-profit
Proposal Requirements
Your proposal must:
- Provide rental units below CMHC average market rents
- Be permitted “as-of-right” under zoning bylaws
- Ensure permits can be issued by June 30, 2027
Proposals needing variances/subdivisions may be considered if approvals can still be completed within the deadline.
How to Apply
- Fill out the Call for Submissions Application Form
- Attach required documents:
- Construction pro-forma
- Operating pro-forma
- Financial statements (last 3 years or since incorporation)
- Partnership agreement (if applicable)
Submissions are open for 60 days.
Deadline: 11:59 pm [MM-DD, 2025]
Late applications will not be accepted. If no proposals are received, the deadline may be extended.
Next Steps
- Staff review applications.
- Report to Town Council – Fall 2025
- Land transfer agreements finalized
- Successful applicants sign a buy-back agreement (land must remain in affordable housing use)
Information for Residents
Why is this program is needed?
Yarmouth is facing a housing shortage. The Town can support non-profits by providing surplus land at $1, helping them build affordable units faster.
Example:
One successful example of this is on Shaw Ave in Yarmouth, where town-owned property stood vacant. In 2024 Council sold the site to the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia (AHANS) for $1, allowing AHANS to build 24 mixed rental units — 14 being affordable dwelling units. There is a mix of bachelor, 1-,2-, and 3-bedroom units. Affordable units will rent for between $397 and $1,085 a month – far below the current $2000 to $2200 average monthly rent for similar-sized units. Units are designed to be net zero, making the living spaces more efficient and affordable while also more comfortable for tenants to live in. The entire project meets federal adaptability standards, and all common spaces are barrier free.
Housing details
Any new housing will adhere to the local land use bylaw regulations, which also apply to the surrounding properties. In most in low density residential zones, up to 4 units are permitted.
Who will operate the housing?
A nonprofit housing provider will manage the new units.
Will this be used for shelters?
No, the program supports permanent housing only. Emergency/shelter housing is a Provincial responsibility.