Housing in PEI
When you buy or build a house or live in a rental unit, you will want to be familiar with rules and laws related to your home. You will find property requirements and regulations here.
Down payment assistance is available for modest-income homeowners who qualify for a default-insured mortgage to purchase their first home. Eligible applicants whose annual household income is $100,000 or less may apply to Finance PEI for a conditionally...
Effective March 31, 2020, both the Building Codes Act and corresponding Regulations reflect the administration and enforcement requirements of a new Building Permit Process. The process to apply for a Building Permit in PEI is updated to comply with the...
In Prince Edward Island, housing prices are considered relatively affordable as compared to other major centres across Canada. Most people who buy property use the services of a real estate agent.
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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...
Help is available for individuals, families and seniors.
Provincial Housing Supports
Affordable Housing for Individuals and Families - Are you having trouble with the cost of housing? You may apply for housing assistance at any housing office. Learn...
The Province offers, supports and funds various services that create greater access to housing along the housing continuum including access to emergency shelter services, transitional housing, social housing, incentivizing the construction of market...
Search for property charge rates using the fields below. Non-commercial and commercial provincial and municipal tax rates, Island Waste Management Corporation dues, and fire rates are listed depending on the municipality or fire district selected.
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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...
The following is provided for information only to assist individuals and families who are looking for an apartment or house for rent in Prince Edward Island.
Bulletin boards
Look for postings on bulletin boards in laundromats, libraries, grocery stores...