Housing Services - Seniors Housing Program

Eligible individuals can apply for rental housing in Seniors Housing units in 32 communities across PEI or be provided with a rent supplement benefit to help pay for private landlord owned housing in any PEI community. Rent is based on the income of the tenant.

Units are generally one-bedroom apartments with a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and storage area. There are a limited number of bachelor and two-bedroom units. Heat is included in the rent. Tenant is responsible for furnishings, utilities other than heat, and tenant insurance.

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Description:	Eligible individuals can apply for rental housing in Seniors Housing units in 32 communities across PEI or be provided with a rent supplement benefit to help pay for private landlord owned housing in any PEI community. Rent is based on the income of the tenant. Units are generally one-bedroom apartments with a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and storage area. There are a limited number of bachelor and two-bedroom units. Heat is included in the rent. Tenant is responsible for furnishings, utilities other than heat, and tenant insurance.
Eligibility:	-PEI residents age 60 years and older or 55 years and older with a disability -Households below one or more of the adequacy, suitability, and affordability standards -Households spending 30% or more of its before-tax household 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 their portion of rent, which is calculated based on 25% of their gross income from line 150 of their Notice of Assessment
How to Access:	Complete online application or submit paper application by mail or at any Housing Services office * Staff will then contact applicants to schedule an in-home interview
Documents Required:	Staff will inform applicants what documents are required for Proof of Income when they call to book the in-home interview
Language:	English * Website available in French
Website:	https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/seniors-housing https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/forms/seniors_housing_2019_2.pdf
Coverage Area:	Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

Housing Services - Charlottetown

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: Wheelchair accessible * Ground level with automatic doors
October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
housing@gov.pe.ca

Housing Services - Montague

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: Wheelchair accessible
October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
housing@gov.pe.ca

Housing Services - Souris

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: Wheelchair accessible
October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
housing@gov.pe.ca

Housing Services - Summerside

120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5Y8
Coverage Area: Prince County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
housing@gov.pe.ca

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