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...
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...
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
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...
Program Closed As of February 21, 2025, the budget for this program has been fully committed and the program is now closed. Is my project eligible for funding? Projects must meet the following criteria: Applicant is the property owner; Property is not connected to centralized or municipal water and sewer; Roadway access to the property does not exist or needs to be upgraded (paving is not included); Construction on the project has not started; The property must have been owned by the applicant for at least one year prior to application; and The program will only be available for developments...
The term "community housing" is an umbrella term that refers to housing that is owned and operated by non-profit organizations and housing co-operatives. Through the Community Housing Expansion Pilot, the Province of Prince Edward Island is supporting three non-profit and co...
The community organizations listed below provide emergency, short-term shelter and support services to Islanders who are unhoused due to homelessness or housing insecurity. If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, call 1-833-220-4722 (toll-free) any time of day to...