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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.