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Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Housing and Communities

AKA: Housing, Land and Communities (former name)
Department of the PEI Government. Responsible for:
  • Housing services
  • Land services
  • Technical safety inspections
  • Municipality information
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Provides an overnight shelter for adults experiencing homelessness.The gender inclusive 50-bed shelter offers units that have one or two dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathroom and showers. Services include:

  • Showers
  • Accessible units for individuals with physical mobility challenges
  • Laundry facilities
  • Overnight storage for personal belongings including bicycles
  • Breakfast and light meal options such as sandwiches
  • Transportation by a free shuttle bus to downtown is available each morning
  • Referrals to community partner organizations for support services
  • Pets can be accommodated if there are no other options for pet care
  • Beds can be booked for up to 30 days at a time
  • Transportation to and from the shelter from outside Charlottetown can be arranged, if required through the Shelter Support Line at 1-833-220-4722

Note: When wind chill temperatures reach -20°C or lower for two consecutive hours, the shelter opens at 4pm instead of 8pm.


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Subdivision approval is required when any parcel of land is divided (e.g., to create a new lot or lots). An approval is also required to add more land to an existing lot, or to join two or more lots.

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Provides an overnight shelter for adults experiencing homelessness.

The gender inclusive 10-bed shelter is provided in the units that have one or two dorm-style bedrooms with options for individuals with physical mobility challenges, couples and individuals in need of shelter who have pets. Services include:

  • Showers
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe storage of belongings
  • Breakfast and supper food options
  • Case management and referrals to community partner organizations for support services

Individuals who are experiencing housing insecurity, or at risk of homelessness, but who are not staying at the Shelter can access showers each Tuesday and Thursday between 5pm-6pm

Note: When wind chill temperatures reach -20°C or lower for two consecutive hours, the shelter opens at 4pm instead of 8pm.


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Concerned residents living in jurisdictions that do not have their own unsightly property by-laws can file an unsightly property complaint against properties they think are in violation of the Unsightly Property Act. A department representative will inspect the site.

An unsightly property refers to any property that has dilapidated buildings, derelict vehicles and litter located on the property which is visible to the public.

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