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Rent Support for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence in Prince Edward Island
2024-09-13
The federal and provincial governments announced an enhancement to the Canada Housing Benefit (CHB) that will provide financial support for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence. The two governments are investing nearly $6 million each to help survivors cover housing expenses such as rent, mortgage...
Atlantic Provincial Housing Ministers invite Federal Partnership to address Atlantic Canada’s housing challenges
2024-08-23
Housing challenges are escalating across Atlantic Canada, and advancing solutions to these challenges was the focus of yesterday’s meeting of the region's housing ministers. The Atlantic Provincial Ministers remain eager to collaborate closely with the federal government to fulfill the commitments...
Federal government transfers $9 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund to Prince Edward Island
2024-08-19
The federal government has transferred $9 million to Prince Edward Island under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities.
This is the first of two...
Province looking to revitalize old Curling Club site
2024-08-01
This fall, the Prince Edward Island Housing Corporation (PEIHC) will seek community input about the future redevelopment of the former Charlottetown Curling Club property at 241 Euston Street.
A tender was issued today to demolish the current building and that work is expected to be completed by...
Supporting density in new housing developments
2024-07-29
Recent changes to the provincial subdivision and development regulations allow for greater density in rural subdivisions across PEI.
The changes under the Planning Act will raise the threshold for the requirement of dedicated open space in a subdivision. Open space refers to outdoor amenity space...
Task Force named to improve services for Islanders with complex needs
2024-06-21
As part of its ongoing efforts to improve supports and services for Islanders with complex needs, Government today launched a Task Force to develop an action plan for improvements and enhancements to programs and services provided by government and community.
The Task Force includes subject...
New programs support housing development costs
2024-06-13
Over $25 million in new financial support programs will help build the infrastructure needed for approximately 700 new construction-ready residential lots.
The Municipal Infrastructure Fund administered through the Federation of PEI Municipalities will provide a non-repayable grant, up to a...
Working with community to increase affordable housing opportunities
2024-05-21
The province is investing $10 million in a pilot program to help increase the supply of permanently affordable rental housing across Prince Edward Island.
A commitment of government’s 2024-2025 operating budget, the Community Housing Expansion Pilot will provide funding to the non-profit and co-...
Partnership with Holland College adds to provincial housing supply
2024-05-07
An additional three housing units built by Holland College students will support Islanders on the social housing registry in Summerside.
The Government of Prince Edward Island, through the PEI Housing Corporation, has partnered with Holland College to create five single-family homes. Last year,...
Province adds 144 social housing units through purchases in 2023-2024
2024-04-24
Islanders have access to another 144 social housing units across the province following purchases by the PEI Housing Corporation over the last fiscal year.
Investments in housing have been made in 8 Island communities and include a mix of single-family, duplexes, row houses, mini-homes, and...