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News before 1996 is not available online.
Community and not-for-profit organizations, and private developers can build new rental properties with provincial financial assistance. The Housing Challenge Fund pilot has been renewed to help fast-track new housing stock across the Island. With a 10 year 2 per cent interest...
Amendments to the Building Codes Act Regulations will help reduce wait times for building permits and support increased development in Prince Edward Island. The amendments allow for the creation of intern level building officials in the province with the authority to review and...
New affordable supportive housing units in Alberton will help Islanders dealing with mental health and addiction issues. The 10-unit modular build in Alberton, a project by the Canadian Mental Health Association of Prince Edward Island (CHMA-PEI), is receiving a forgivable loan...
Island residents are invited to take part in an information session hosted by the Government of Prince Edward Island and community partners to discuss the proposed expansion of health and social services at the 68 Park Street property. Building on the existing Park Street...
The Province of Prince Edward Island is opening eight new supportive housing units in Charlottetown for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This type of housing provides a safe, secure and supportive environment for those seeking affordable housing in the community...
The Residential Tenancy Act that was passed in the Fall 2022 sitting of the Legislative Assembly received proclamation and is now enacted. Key changes that will come into effect include: Maintaining the annual allowable rent increase at 0% until December 31, 2023. A cap of three...
Future social housing options continue to expand for families and seniors in need of support, within eleven different Island communities. Through the Affordable Housing Development Program, the Province of Prince Edward Island has partnered with Pan American Properties to create...
The Province is collecting feedback from Island seniors in social housing units on maintenance priorities for government owned buildings. The budget for capital maintenance repairs has increased from $1.2 million in 2022/2023 to $3.6 million in 2023/2024, with an investment of...
The Province will be adding another 26 social housing units for people in the rural communities of Kensington, Alberton and Mount Stewart. The new mixed social housing complexes will include a 10-unit on Victoria Street West in Kensington, a 10-unit on the site of the former...
Another 85 new housing units are being added to the PEI social housing inventory after purchases by the PEI Housing Corporation over the last 18 months. “We are working to address PEI’s housing challenges from all angles. Buying existing units is one way to grow the social...