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    Housing Services - Family Housing Program

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

    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.
    Products specifications
    Eligibility:
    -Households (families or individuals) that are below one or more of the adequacy, suitability, or affordability standards
    -Household spends 30% or more of its before-tax income to access local housing that meets all three standards
    -Income must be below the following annual gross income levels to apply:

    -Bachelor $26,500
    -One Bedroom $39,500
    -Two Bedroom $43,000
    -Three or Four Bedroom $45,000
    Fees:Yes * Successful applicants must pay 25% of their gross monthly income
    How to Access:Apply online or complete paper application form and return to any PEI Housing Services office * Housing staff will then contact applicants to set up an in-home interview
    Documents Required:Completed application form * PEI Health Card * Staff will inform applicants what documents to have available for proof of income and household expenses when booking the in-home interview
    Language:English * French available on request
    Website:https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/apply-for-family-housing-online
    Coverage Area:Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

    Housing Services - Charlottetown

    • address
      161 St Peters Road, Charlottetown, PE C1A 5P8
      Coverage Area: Queens County: Serves communities from Breadalbane to Mount Albion/Mount Stewart, including Charlottetown * Cornwall * Crapaud * Hunter River * Mount Stewart * North Rustico * South Rustico * Stratford * Surrounding areas
    • accessibility
      Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible * Ground level with automatic doors
    • hours
      October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
      June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

    Housing Services - Montague

    • address
      41 Wood Islands Road, Montague, PE C0A 1R0
      Coverage Area: Kings County * Queens County: Serves communities between Mount Albion/Mount Stewart to Cardigan, including Belfast/Eldon * Cardigan * Georgetown * Montague * Murray Harbour * Murray River * Surrounding areas
    • accessibility
      Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
    • hours
      October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
      June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

    Housing Services - Souris

    • address
      15 Green Street, Souris, PE C0A 2B0
      Coverage Area: Kings County: Serves communities from Cardigan to East Cape, including Morell * Rollo Bay * St Peters * Souris * Surrounding areas
    • accessibility
      Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
    • hours
      October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
      June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

    Housing Services - Summerside

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