The Government of PEI is initiating a report that will be used as the first step in the creation of a province-wide Land Use Plan. The Department of Agriculture and Land is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a State of the Island Report, which is a foundational planning...
The Survivors of Gender-Based Violence Housing Benefit is a direct-to-household benefit that will provide financial assistance to support qualifying individuals who are escaping abusive situations by helping to cover their monthly housing expenses, such as rent, mortgage payments...
Supporting Island families - The six members appointed to the new Housing Supply Task Force bring a variety of experience and knowledge of housing in Prince Edward Island. To help guide the province’s upcoming housing strategy, the task force will enhance government’s...
The Province is inviting residents to share their opinion on changes to the PEI Lands Protection Act. These changes will bring oversight to transactions involving municipal property where previously there was none. Draft legislation is posted online and your comments may be...
The role of the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Advisory Board is to regulate the construction and modification of all boilers and pressure vessels on PEI as outlined in the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act and its regulations. Who serves on the Board? Islanders who serve on 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...
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 Subdivision Development Financing Program (SDFP) is a financing support pilot program that will help qualified developers offset infrastructure costs for long-term residential housing developments. This program will support projects funded through the Municipal Infrastructure Fund (MIF). How much financing is available under this program? The Subdivision Development Financing Program will provide qualified developers and landowners with access to 2% financing on up to 90% of eligible project costs associated with subdividing and developing vacant land into individual residential lots for...
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...
A house is much more than four walls and a roof. It is a source of security, dignity, and identity for many individuals. By prioritizing housing, we prioritize the health of all Islanders and the social and economic well-being of our communities. This Housing Strategy -- Building...