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What are the classes of municipalities? The following classes of municipalities can be created: City Town Rural Municipality Municipalities that were called Communities (including former Community Improvement Committees and Villages) under previous legislation are called Rural...
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-the-cold services, e
How is a new municipality created? A new municipality can be created when: An area, or areas, not covered by a municipality (unincorporated) is established as a municipality. An existing municipality moves from one class to another class. A proposal to establish a new...
A building permit ensures that your structure is designed and constructed in compliance with the National Building Code and where applicable the National Energy Code for Buildings. It is issued according to the provincial Building Codes Act and regulations. A building permit is required for the following (please note this is not the full list of structures that may require a building permit): Any dwelling (building used for residential occupancy) including a tiny home or cottage; Structures for industrial, institutional, commercial, and other uses; Accessory building greater than 20 m 2 (~215...
What is municipal restructuring? Municipal restructuring is when a municipality changes its boundaries. It can include the process of amalgamation (when two or more municipalities join together to make one municipality) and annexation (when a municipality expands to take in a...
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 applicants may be approved for: Government-owned housing: Bachelor to four-bedroom units are equipped with essential appliances and utility services. Tenants must supply their own furniture and maintain tenant’s insurance coverage. Most families pay 25% of their household income for rent and cover the cost for heat and electricity, although adjustments...
Visit: PEI Home Renovation Programs for program information
Annual Report of Housing, Land and Communities 2023-2024