Building, Developing and Subdividing Land
What is an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?
An environmental impact assessment helps to determine any possible impacts, positive or negative, that a proposed project might have on the environment. In this way, negative or harmful impacts can be...
What is a Coastal Erosion and Flood Risk Assessment (CEFRA)?
A Coastal Erosion and Flood Risk Assessment is an evaluation of the erosion potential for a given coastal property. A CEFRA will also identify the potential for flooding on a coastal property...
Who can do electrical work in PEI?
Only electrical contractors licensed to do work in PEI can apply for an electrical permit. Electrical permits are required for all electrical work on PEI. A list of electrical contractors is available.
What is the...
efficiencyPEI offers grants for the installation of insulation, ENERGY STAR® windows & doors and air sealing improvements. Insulation grants are based on how much insulation you install and where it is installed as outlined below.
To apply for the...
Prince Edward Island has established an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) review process for any project that may have a negative impact on the environment. The EIA review is a valuable tool. In the early stages of planning it allows the applicant,...
What is an environmental records review?
An environmental records review shares property information related to:
incidents of property contamination (e.g. oil spills);
presence of underground petroleum storage tanks;
status of any environmental...
Prince Edward Island municipalities fall into three types under provincial law:
Cities
Towns
Communities
Where can I find a list of municipalities?
The Municipal Affairs Branch gathers information from municipalities on their hours of operations,...
Do I need a certificate to operate a water or wastewater facility?
Yes. Any individual who operates a water or wastewater facility must hold a valid certificate. An owner of a water or wastewater facility can also contract the services of a certified...
You can access recent PEI planning decisions relating to subdivisions, development and building permits and municipal bylaw amendments, including rezoning. Municipalities with local land use planning responsibility and the provincial Department of...
When do I need a Permit to Alter a Sand Dune?
Anyone who wishes to conduct work on, or near, a sand dune (e.g., build a staircase or boardwalk, undertake shoreline stabilization, etc.) must obtain a Permit to Alter a Sand Dune.
How can I get a Permit...
The Government of Prince Edward Island acquires land for a number of reasons including the development of:
Highways
Schools
Hospitals
Wildlife and environmental protection areas
Does the province want to buy my land and if yes, how does the process...
The Provincial Properties Section disposes of surplus land and buildings including:
Abandoned road beds
Properties seized for nonpayment of taxes
Houses or buildings acquired when buying land
Can I buy a piece of land from the Provincial Government to...
What is shoreline stabilization?
In the past, development along PEI’s shoreline was often undertaken with little thought given to the risks associated with erosion or flooding. As a result, many owners of shoreline properties are now faced with three...
When do I need to apply for a subdivision approval?
A subdivision approval is required when any parcel of land is divided (e.g., to create a new lot or lots). An approval is also required to add more land to an existing lot, or to join two or more lots...
What is a central wastewater system?
Many PEI homes and businesses are serviced by central sewage collection and/or treatment systems. These are operated either by a municipality or a private entity. Several industrial operations have their own...
When do I need a watercourse, wetland, and buffer zone activity permit?
Activities for which you need a permit include, but are not limited to:
dredging;
stream enhancement;
impoundment maintenance;
installing culverts/bridges;
temporary stream...