Election processes are the same for all municipalities and the procedures for general elections and by-elections are guided by the Municipal Government Act (MGA), the Municipal Election Regulations, the Campaign Contributions and Election Expenses Bylaw Regulations, and the...
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 supported 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...
In November 2023, the Government of Prince Edward Island initiated a review of programs and services for vulnerable Islanders.
Senior Island residents without adequate housing or having increasing difficulty maintaining their home due to low income, poor housing conditions, or other special circumstances that restricts their independence may be eligible for rental assistance through the Seniors Housing Program. Applicants age 60 years and over, or age 55 years and over if living with a disability, needing housing may be approved for: Government-owned housing: Bachelor, one-bedroom, and a limited number of two-bedroom units are equipped with essential appliances and some units are designed to accommodate persons with a...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is launching public engagement and consultation of the Municipal Government Act and Regulations in February 2025. This important initiative aims to refine the Act, ensuring it supports effective local governance and provision of local...
Enhancing the System of Care for Islanders Experiencing Complex Issues, release in July 2024, outlined several recommendations to improve the system of care for Islanders with complex needs who are experiencing homelessness. We would like to thank Carlene Donnelly, our Task Force...
In late 2023, the Government of PEI initiated a review of programs and services for vulnerable Islanders led by Carlene Donnelly. Ms. Donnelly has spent the past 30 years as a senior leader in the social services sector. In 2003, she became CEO of CUPS and has led CUPS through...
Effective March 31, 2024, the province adopted Tier 1 of the 2020 National Model Codes. Together, the Building Codes Act and corresponding Regulations reflect the administration and enforcement requirements of the Building Permit Process. The process to apply for a Building...
The Province of Prince Edward Island, through the Prince Edward Island Housing Corporation (PEIHC), is continuing to foster its ten-year cost-matched funding agreement with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) with joint affordable housing investments totaling $5