Municipal Affairs - What we do The Municipal Affairs Division is the primary contact between the Government of Prince Edward Island, municipalities, and municipal interest groups. provides support to municipalities in the following areas: governance, elections, administration and...
The role of the Building Standards Council is to advise the Minister on matters concerning the Provincial Building Code Act and regulations and to provide a liaison between the Minister and other persons or bodies interested in construction standards. Additionally, new draft...
What is the PEI Municipal Funding Framework? The PEI Municipal Funding Framework is a provincial funding program for municipalities. The framework will be implemented over 2 years, beginning April 1, 2025. Pending completion of the Municipal Government Act review and the...
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...
Whether you wish to BUY YOUR FIRST HOME or need to RENOVATE or make REPAIRS in order to stay in your existing house, help is available! All Residents Down Payment Assistance Program - Saving for a down payment for your first home may seem impossible. Depending on your income, you...
When are municipal elections? General municipal elections are held every four years with the next general municipal election on Monday, November 2, 2026 for all municipalities. The Resort Municipality's general municipal election on August 10, 2026. Municipal by-elections will...
The Province of Prince Edward Island offers support to first-time homebuyers seeking to purchase a home in Prince Edward Island. For more information, and how to apply, visit the respective program pages. Down Payment Assistance Program Closing Cost Program Rent-to-Own Pilot...
There are nine housing authorities under the PEI Housing Corporation as outlined in the Housing Corporation Act. The Corporation shares the responsibility for social housing in the province with local housing authorities and provincial government. The role of the housing...
Search for property charge rates using the fields below. Non-commercial and commercial provincial and municipal tax rates, Island Waste Management Corporation dues, and fire rates are listed depending on the municipality or fire district selected. View a sample calculation and...
Investing in infrastructure - The provincial government invites proposals from developers to build at least 30 new affordable seniors housing units in Charlottetown. This project is part of $5.2 million in federal funding received through the Investment in Affordable Housing...