This section provides information for property owners on annual property tax bill charges. Under the Real Property Tax Act and Real Property Tax Act Regulations the Province provides a centralized collection system for property taxation. Annual property taxes and charges may...
This section provides information on property tax credit programs available to eligible PEI property owners. What property tax credit programs are available? You may be eligible to apply for one or more of the following property tax credit programs: Provincial Tax Credit Program...
This section provides information on the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) for Prince Edward Island interprovincial and interstate carriers. Under this agreement Prince Edward Island can issue a fuel tax license to Island carriers, which allows them to travel in all IFTA...
This section provides information on the public registry of property ownership documents including legislative authority, registry offices and registration rates. What is the Registry of Deeds? Under the authority of the Registry Act, the Registrar of Deeds provides a public...
The Rent-to-Own Pilot Program gives Island residents with modest incomes who do not currently own a home the opportunity to “rent to own” an eligible home, up to a maximum value of $350,000 (including HST, if any). Eligible Islanders can submit applications to Finance PEI for the opportunity to take part in the Rent-to-Own Pilot Program. Eligibility For an applicant to be eligible for assistance, the following criteria must be met: Applicant does not currently own a home; Applicant will provide a formal written letter confirming that they have been declined by a recognized financial...
The Closing Cost Support Program assists Prince Edward Islanders of low and modest incomes with financial assistance to cover a portion of the closing costs on the purchase of their first home. Eligible applicants can apply to receive a contribution of up to $2,500 to support the closing costs of the purchase. Apply using the online form below. Am I eligible for closing cost assistance for my first house? For an applicant to be eligible for assistance, the following criteria must be met: At least one of the Applicants is a citizen or permanent resident of Canada and the Applicant is a resident...
Farmers, businesses and other property owners who meet program requirements may apply for hedgerow planting. The program provides the planting of trees or shrubs to protect soil from wind and rain erosion, prevent runoff from entering streams and rivers, and create windbreaks for buildings and livestock. What are the requirements for hedgerow planting? In a situation where the applicant is not the property owner, the property owner must agree to the hedgerow planting. A department representative will inspect the site, assess the number of trees required, and review options with the property...
The Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP) is a pilot program to assist qualified residents of Prince Edward Island, who have modest incomes, in purchasing a first home. How much financing is available under this program? Eligible applicants can apply to receive a conditionally...
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