About: Housing, Land and Communities

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The Ministry works to collaboratively address challenges with housing and permitting, to increase housing stock, and to work closely with municipalities on development of a province-wide land use plan for PEI. The department also provides leadership to support strong local governance and viable and accountable communities.

Structure and Employees

Inspection Services

The Inspection Services section is responsible for the provision of a coordinated and integrated delivery of regulations and codes aimed at protecting public health, safety and the natural environment. The subject areas involved include land use regulations pertinent to subdivision and development, Acts and regulations for the adoption of the Canadian Electrical Code, Canadian Elevator Safety Code, Amusement Device Codes, National Plumbing Code, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) codes for boiler and pressure vessels safety and building standards for barrier-free design (National Building Code of Canada).

Development Control

Land Use Planning

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

General Inquiries

Department of Housing, Land and Communities

2nd Shaw North
95 Rochford Street
Charlottetown, PE C1A 3T5

Phone: 902-218-8569