HALIFAX, July 18, 2011 /CNW/ - Killam Properties Inc. ("Killam") (TSX: KMP) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend pursuant to Killam's monthly dividend policy. The dividend of $0.04833 per common share will be paid on August 15, 2011 to shareholders of record on July 29, 2011.

Killam offers a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the "DRIP"). The DRIP provides eligible shareholders with the opportunity to reinvest their cash dividends, on each dividend payment date, in additional common shares. Participating shareholders will also receive an additional distribution of common shares representing 3% of the amount of the dividend reinvested pursuant to the Plan.

Killam Properties Inc., based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is one of Canada's largest residential landlords, owning and operating multi-family apartments and manufactured home communities.

Note: The Toronto Stock Exchange has neither approved or disapproved of the information contained herein.

For further information:

Killam Properties Inc.
Dale Noseworthy
Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Planning
(902) 442-0388
dnoseworthy@killamproperties.com
www.killamproperties.com