The Ministry of Housing and Communities works collaboratively to enable Islanders to have access to safe, suitable, and affordable housing. The Ministry supports efforts to increase provincial housing supply, reduce barriers for first-time home buyers, and to support those most in need of access to appropriate housing and services. The Ministry is also responsible to work with municipalities to support strong local governance, and enable sustainable, accountable communities.
Structure and Employees
The Municipal Affairs Division is the primary contact between municipalities and municipal interest groups. The Division provides support to municipalities with restructuring, elections, governance, municipal financial management, and administration. The Division collects and maintains information regarding municipal bylaws, financing, boundaries, and a range of other municipal processes. The Division oversees the PEI Municipal Funding Framework, a provincial funding program for municipalities.
Housing Services
The Housing Services Division is responsible for the operation of social housing and renovation programs which promote appropriate and affordable housing for Islanders who need support. The Division provides a range of programs including the Seniors Housing Program, Family Housing Program, PEI Home Renovation Programs, Seniors Home Repair Program and Seniors Safe @ Home Program.
Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Hon. Kent Dollar
- Deputy MinisterJamie MacDonald MBA, CHE
- Executive Assistant to the Minister and Deputy MinisterRobyn Burns
- Senior Communications OfficerBrooke Miller