Development Permits

AKA: Building Permits

Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Housing and Communities - AKA: Housing, Land and Communities (former name)

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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

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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

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Description:	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
Eligibility:	Owners of properties that are located outside of municipalities that have their own planning bylaws
Fees:	Yes
How to Access:	Apply online, email landsdivision@gov.pe.ca or drop off a completed application form
Documents Required:	Completed application form
Program Email:	landsdivision@gov.pe.ca
Language:	English
Website:	https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/agriculture-and-land/building-and-development-in-pei
Coverage Area:	Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

Access PEI - Montague

41 Wood Islands Hill, Montague, PE C0A 1R0
Coverage Area: Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/building/access-pei-montague

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45 East Drive, O'leary, PE C0B 1V0
Coverage Area: Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/building/access-pei-oleary

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Lands Division, 120 Harbour Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2
Coverage Area: Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/building/access-pei-summerside

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Coverage Area: Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
landsdivision@gov.pe.ca

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