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Coastal Hazard Assessment

What is a Coastal Hazard Assessment (CHA)? A Coastal Hazard Assessment (CHA) is a summary of potential erosion and flood hazards associated with a coastal property. The CHA is intended to provide guidance for current and prospective property owners...

Apply Online for Down Payment Assistance – Modest Income Homeowner

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...

Buying Real Estate in PEI

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. How can I confirm that an individual or agency is...

Civic Address Locator Map

The Civic Address Locator Map displays useful information associated with each civic address in Prince Edward Island including the property identification number (PID), emergency services providers, and fire coverage. Start typing the address in the...

Closing Cost Support Program

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...

Down Payment Assistance Program

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...

Property Charge Rates

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...

Rent-to-Own Pilot Program

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...

Rental Accommodations Program

Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) work closely with tenants and property owners to ensure that minimum health standards in long term rental accommodations are met. Legislative authority for this program includes the PEI Rental Accommodation...

Renting in PEI

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...

Report Health Concerns with a Rental Property

For any health-related concern in a long-term rental property, first contact your landlord or the rental property owner. If your concern is not addressed in a reasonable period of time you may request an environmental health inspection using the...

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