Various programs exist to incentivize the construction of housing units. Below is a list of programs eligible developers, non-profits, and community service organizations are encouraged to apply to. Creation of housing The Affordable Housing Development Program is open to non...
The provincial government is providing more funding to the Salvation Army to help keep Islanders safe and out of the cold this winter. A total of $3,700,000 over three years will support the Bedford MacDonald House men’s shelter, Smith Lodge and the Community Outreach Center...
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...
The Province of Prince Edward Island, through the Prince Edward Island Housing Corporation, is continuing to foster its ten-year cost-matched funding agreement with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
The Government of PEI is creating three new programs to support landlords during the 2023 rental freeze. The Province is launching a Rental Unit Property Tax Subsidy to provide relief of provincial property taxes payable in 2023 which would decrease landlord property tax costs...
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...
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 department of Social Development and Housing is pleased to release progress reports on the Community Needs Assessment on Emergency Shelters and the Needs Analysis of Housing Supports in Prince County. The Community Needs Assessment on Emergency Shelters was commissioned in...
The amount of funding available to Islanders for grants through home repair programs is increasing. The 2021-22 provincial budget includes a $678,000 investment for incremental increases to the following programs over a three-year period: eligible grant amount for Seniors Safe at...
Municipal leaders in Prince Edward Island now have access to counselling resources to help them manage the mental and emotional challenges of public service. Municipal Leaders Talk offers free and confidential counselling services to mayors, councillors, and chief administrative...