Government Supported Housing and Shelter
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.
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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...
Released in November 2019, this community needs assessment will inform future planning for emergency shelters in Prince Edward Island.
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...
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 (...
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!
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Down Payment Assistance Program - Saving for a down payment for your first home may seem impossible...
The Government of Prince Edward Island, through the Prince Edward Island Housing Corporation, is proposing up to 1,200 units -- a mix of single family, multi-unit, townhouse and apartment-style accommodations -- for its 85-acre property and a built...
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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...
The Department of Housing, Land and Communities issued a Request for Proposals in the fall of 2022 to engage a consultant to complete a needs assessment for Kings County to better understand the current housing needs for the area which includes out-of-...
Park Street Emergency Shelter is a safe place for adults experiencing homelessness to spend the night. Located at 15 Park Street in Charlottetown, the overnight shelter is open 7 days a week, 12 hours a day from 8:00pm to 8:00am. The 50-bed shelter has...
The PEI Social Housing Registry includes the number of Islanders eligible and awaiting placement for supported housing through the Family Housing Program or Seniors Supported Housing Program.
Social Housing Registry
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Seniors...
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...
The purpose of the Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program is to lower the cost of living for qualifying seniors by offering to defer payment of property taxes on their principal residence.
Who is eligible?
You may qualify for the program if you:
are...
If you or someone you know is currently experiencing homelessness, call the Shelter Support Line at 1-833-220-4722.
Summerside Emergency Shelter, located at 25 Frank Mellish Drive, is a safe place for adults 18+ experiencing homelessness to spend the...