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Province launches Closing Cost program
2023-11-22
A new housing support program will help low to moderate income Islanders on the path of homeownership. The new Closing Cost Support Program will provide a reimbursement to eligible Islanders, up to $2,500, towards the closing costs associated with the purchase of their first home. The program can...
The Willows keeping residents close to home
2023-11-17
The Willows, a new community care residence in O’Leary, has seen a lot of progress since construction began in the fall of 2022. With a tentative opening date of early 2024, Community Seniors Cooperative Ltd (CSCL) chair Sally Lockhart says the project’s recent progress can be attributed, in part,...
Feedback requested on changes to the Planning Act
2023-11-07
The Province is inviting Island residents to share their opinion on potential changes to the, Planning Act, . The, Planning Act, governs provincial and municipal planning including how land is used, what structures are permitted within zones, and development in coastal areas. The changes would...
A sense of community and pride
2023-11-03
Jessica Francis can’t believe how much her quality of life has improved since she moved into her house on the Abegweit First Nation reserve in Scotchfort. She has lived there since November of 2021 with her partner Riley and their three-year-old daughter Claire. “Now I live a life that I didn’t...
Province launches Rent-to-Own program
2023-11-02
More Island residents will be able to reach their home ownership goals through a new provincial housing support program. The PEI Rent-to-Own program gives eligible participants the opportunity to purchase their home without the immediate need for a down payment or a pre-approved mortgage. “A...
Code of conduct training available for municipal leaders
2023-10-23
The province has developed code of conduct training for municipal leaders that will strengthen local governments and benefit elected officials, municipal staff and the public. The online code of conduct training module is interactive and easy to access. The training will strengthen elected...
Improving building and development permit application process
2023-10-20
Permit Coordinators are now available across the province to assist people with the building and development application process. Permit Coordinators are the first point of contact for all permit and property related requests and will provide one-on-one support by answering people’s questions and...
Inclusions East providing vital service with Independence Place
2023-10-20
It’s been nothing but upward momentum for Inclusions East Inc. since opening its Independence Place in late 2022. Thanks to the provincial government’s Community Housing Fund, $681,000 has gone towards the construction of the facility. Independence Place has nine units as well as a common area....
Statement on behalf of the Honourable Rob Lantz, Minister of Housing, Land and Communities
2023-09-15
Today, Friday, September 15, 2023, the Honourable Rob Lantz, Minister of Housing, Land and Communities released the following statement: “When I recently met with Minister Fraser, I stressed the need for the federal government to launch immediate supports to help expedite housing starts and to...
Province invests another $50 million to increase housing supply
2023-08-16
Community and not-for-profit organizations, and private developers can build new rental properties with provincial financial assistance. The Housing Challenge Fund pilot has been renewed to help fast-track new housing stock across the Island. With a 10 year 2 per cent interest rate over 25 years...