Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Housing and Communities

AKA: Housing, Land and Communities (former name)

Organization Description
List of Services

Department of the PEI Government. Responsible for:

Housing services
Land services
Technical safety inspections
Municipality information

Sullivan Building, 16 Fitzroy Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Coverage Area: Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
English * Website available in French
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/housing-land-and-communities
depthlc@gov.pe.ca

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Helps to cover a portion of the closing cost on first home purchase of eligible individuals who live in Epekwitk / PEI. Eligible applicants can apply to receive a contribution of up to $2,500 to support the closing costs of the purchase.

Development Permits

Issues Development and Building Permits when a property is located within a municipality that does not have an Official Plan and Land Use bylaws. See website for municipal information.

Examples of when permits are required:

Any new development/building
Additions
Decks and porches
Garages
Storage units
Excavation in preparation for construction
Change in location of a building or structure
Change in the use of a building

Housing Services - Family Housing Program

Islanders can apply for rental housing in Family Housing units located in nine communities or be provided with a rent supplement benefit to help pay for private landlord owned housing anywhere in PEI. For most applicants, rent is based on 25% of total household gross income.

Family Housing units may be available in the following communities:

Alberton
Charlottetown area
Georgetown
Montague
Mount Stewart
O'Leary
Souris
Summerside
Tignish

Most communities have one, two, three, and four bedroom units available. Generally the tenant is responsible for utilities, must furnish the apartment, and maintain tenant's insurance.

Housing Services - Home Renovation Program

Provides financial assistance to help cover the cost of major structural renovations to private homes. Eligible renovations include structural, heating, plumbing, and electrical systems, improvement for life safety, and accessibility upgrades for applicants with a permanent disability.

Maximum grants are based on combined annual income.

Amounts for households without disabilities:

$35,000 or less: $12,000
$35,001-$38,000: $10,000
$38,001-$41,000: $8,000
$41,001-$44,000: $6,000
$44,0001-$47,000: $4,000
$47,001-$50,000: $2,000

Amounts for households with disabilities:

$35,000 or less: $16,000
$35,001-$38,000: $13,200
$38,001-$41,000: $10,400
$41,001-$44,000: $7,600
$44,0001-$47,000: $4,800
$47,001-$50,000: $2,000

Housing Services - Provincial Housing Navigator

The Housing Navigators make referrals and help individuals to access the right resources by assessing the risks associated with an individual's housing circumstances. Includes:

Providing an overview of programs related to housing in Epekwitk / PEI
Assisting with applications for Family Housing Program and Seniors Housing Programs
Making referrals to, and helping in accessing, community resources
Developing case planning and management for complex clients
Connecting clients and landlords
Accessing settlement services for immigrants and refugees
Following up to ensure clients getting the help they need
Finding mental health resources that may prevent clients from accessing housing

Housing Services - Seniors Home Repair Program

Provides financial assistance to seniors to help with eligible home repairs such as:

Roof repairs
Windows and doors
Furnace
Plumbing
Electrical
Heating
Structural or life safety repairs

Maximum grants are based on combined annual income:

$35,000 or less: $4,000
$35,001-$38,000: $3,600
$38,001-$41,000: $3,200
$41,001-$44,000: $2,800
$44,0001-$47,000: $2,400
$47,001-$50,000: $2,000

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