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Residential Tenancy Act proclaimed
The Residential Tenancy Act that was passed in the Fall 2022 sitting of the Legislative Assembly received proclamation and is now enacted. Key changes that will come into effect include: Maintaining the annual allowable rent increase at 0% until December 31, 2023. A cap of three...
Islanders encouraged to take part in Residential Tenancy Act consultations
Public and community input is being sought on a new Residential Tenancy Act which will provide more protections for Island landlords and tenants. The proposed modernized legislation is now available online and clearly outlines rules that affect landlords and tenants in key areas...
Property Assessment
This section provides information for property owners on the determination of a market value for all real property in the province. Property assessment forms the basis for the collection of provincial and municipal property taxes. Property assessment refers to the determination...
Government rolls back property tax
On Wednesday during the legislative assembly, Government passed an amendment to the Real Property Tax Act that will roll back provincial residential property taxes to prevent a sharp rise in taxes in 2024. The amendment introduces an owner-occupied residential tax credit to net...
2023 Rental Unit Property Tax Subsidy
The Rental Unit Property Tax Subsidy has been created to help offset increasing costs for landlords associated with the 2023 rental freeze. The subsidy aims to provide relief on provincial property taxes payable in 2023 and decrease landlord property tax costs. This will allow...
Province freezes property tax for second consecutive year to help Islanders with rising cost of living
The Government of Prince Edward Island is delivering a property tax initiative that will provide a one-time subsidy to offset the 2023 property tax increase and further support Islanders with the cost of living. Similar to the 2022 property tax initiative, the 2023 Property Tax...
Government providing property tax relief to Islanders
The Government of Prince Edward Island is providing a one-time subsidy to offset the increase in 2022 provincial residential tax due to the 2021 Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Property Tax Subsidy will be administered through the Provincial Taxation Office and will provide a one...
Report Health Concerns with a Rental Property
For any health-related concern in a long-term rental property, first contact your landlord or the rental property owner. If your concern is not addressed in a reasonable period of time you may request an environmental health inspection using the online form below. PEI environmental health officers work closely with tenants and property owners to ensure that minimum health standards are met in rental accommodations in accordance with the Public Health Act and Rental Accommodation Regulations. What do I need to complete the online request? You will be asked to provide full contact information...