What are the classes of municipalities? The following classes of municipalities can be created: City Town Rural Municipality Municipalities that were called Communities (including former Community Improvement Committees and Villages) under previous legislation are called Rural...
The Department of Housing, Land and Communities issued a Request for Proposals in the fall of 2022 to engage a consultant to complete a needs assessment for Kings County to better understand the current housing needs for the area which includes out-of-the-cold services, e
The PEI Home Renovation Programs can provide financial assistance to home owners through three renovation programs. One application can be submitted to assess your eligibility for the PEI Home Renovation Program, Seniors Home Repair Program, and the Seniors Safe @ Home Program. PEI Home Renovation Program The PEI Home Renovation Program provides financial assistance to qualifying Islanders to help cover the cost of major structural renovations to their homes. Eligible applicants may receive up to a maximum of $12,000 for eligible renovations to the structure, heating, plumbing, and electrical...
How is a new municipality created? A new municipality can be created when: An area, or areas, not covered by a municipality (unincorporated) is established as a municipality. An existing municipality moves from one class to another class. A proposal to establish a new...
Municipalities play an important role in providing local services across PEI. Municipalities are facing increasingly complex responsibilities and expectations from their residents and from provincial and federal governments. In many areas, there is limited capacity to meet...
A building permit ensures that your structure is designed and constructed in compliance with the National Building Code and where applicable the National Energy Code for Buildings. It is issued according to the provincial Building Codes Act and regulations. A building permit is required for the following (please note this is not the full list of structures that may require a building permit): Any dwelling (building used for residential occupancy) including a tiny home or cottage; Structures for industrial, institutional, commercial, and other uses; Accessory building greater than 20 m 2 (~215...
Island families and individuals unable to obtain or maintain adequate housing due to a low household income, poor housing conditions, or other special circumstances may be eligible for family housing through the Family Housing Program. Eligible applicants may be approved for: Government-owned housing: Bachelor to four-bedroom units are equipped with essential appliances and utility services. Tenants must supply their own furniture and maintain tenant’s insurance coverage. Most families pay 25% of their household income for rent and cover the cost for heat and electricity, although adjustments...
What is municipal restructuring? Municipal restructuring is when a municipality changes its boundaries. It can include the process of amalgamation (when two or more municipalities join together to make one municipality) and annexation (when a municipality expands to take in a...
Can municipalities on PEI buy land? Yes, municipalities can purchase land. To meet legislative acts and regulations keep the following in mind: The purchase is listed in the municipality’s budget, (MGA s.150) The purchase is approved by council, (MGA s.123 “The powers of a...
This guide has been prepared as a resource to provide municipalities with official plans with information about the general considerations and internal procedures to make development decisions as of June 2018.