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A plumbing permit is required before you start any plumbing job that involve installation, extension, alteration or repair to a plumbing system and prior to connecting a building to a sewer system. A separate permit is required for each job. You do not need a permit to unplug a stoppage, or to replace a faucet, plumbing fixture, or water heater where no change to the piping is required. You must hold a valid PEI plumbing contractor licence in order to obtain a plumbing permit in PEI. A separate application is required to apply for a Plumbing Contractor's licence. Use the online form below to...

Your non-profit organization may be eligible for a grant of up to $2,500 to assist with activities that promote the arts, culture and heritage of Prince Edward Island. Priority will be given to new initiatives fostering community partnerships. Call for applications will open on Monday, January 5 and close on Monday, March 2, 2026. Am I eligible? To meet the eligibility criteria of this program, your organization must: be a registered non-profit, community-based organization; be in operation for the previous 12 months; and have a $2 million liability insurance coverage (as outlined in the...

Musicians perform on a porch as part of the River Clyde Solstice Walk. Photo: Robert Van Waarden Your non-profit organization may be eligible for a grant of up to $2,500 to assist with costs associated with the presentation of your festival or event. Call for applications will open on Monday, January 5 and close on Monday, March 2, 2026. New project submissions from an applicant in default on any reporting, project completion or financial obligation to Innovation PEI will not be reviewed until a resolution to the default is reached. Is our event eligible? Any activity that attracts residents...

Register your farm using the blue buttons at the bottom of this page. The online form below allows you to register your farm as required under the Farm Registration and Farm Organizations Funding Act to provide stable funding for general farm organizations in Prince Edward Island Which organizations receive funding? At present two organizations have been identified to receive funding under the Act: PEI Federation of Agriculture National Farmers Union Why is there a fee for the Farm Registration and Farm Organizations Act? The registration fee assists with ensuring that there is consistent...

What is a high capacity well? Any well where 4 L/second or more of water is extracted is a high capacity well. What are high capacity wells used for? High capacity wells are used for drinking water supplies, aquaculture, food processing, irrigation for agriculture and golf courses, and various industrial or commercial uses. Does the government regulate high capacity wells? Yes, the Department of Environment, Water and Climate Change permits the use of high capacity wells through the Groundwater Permitting Process. How many high capacity wells are located on PEI? There are over 300 high...

You must have a valid P.E.I. installer’s licence and an acceptable level of general liability and pollution insurance to install, alter or inspect a home heat tank or system in P.E.I. In order to get a licence, you must verify that you have professional knowledge and skills that are current and have successfully completed either an installer’s course or an industry-based training program approved by the Minister of Communities, Land and Environment. A PEI home heat tank installer’s licence is valid for a maximum two-year period and will expire on January 31 on the second year following the...

Any company conducting plumbing services in Prince Edward Island requires a valid PEI Plumbing Contractor's Licence. In addition, the owner or at least one employee of the company must hold a valid journeyman’s certificate in plumbing or a work permit issued in accordance with the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act. A plumbing contractor's licence is valid for a maximum one-year period. All licences expire March 31 st. (A licence issued in January must be renewed within three months as it will expire March 31 st.) Plumbing services in PEI are regulated under the authority of the...

In PEI, a Power Engineer licence is valid for a maximum five-year period. All licences issued in this current five-year cycle will expire December 31, 2024. You can click Add a Reminder on the right side of this page to request an automated e-mail when it’s time to renew your licence. You must hold a valid power engineer or refrigeration licence of the appropriate class in order to operate a power, heating or refrigeration plant that is under the authority of the Power Engineers Act and regulations. You can use the online form below to renew a licence for: Licence Class Power Engineer First...

A PEI Mechanical Contractor Licence is valid for maximum three years. The next three-year licensing period will begin January 1, 2025 and licenses will expire on December 31, 2027. Chief Boiler Inspector J. Elmer Blanchard Building 31 Gordon Drive Charlottetown, PE Telephone: (902) 368-5567 Fax: (902) 368-5526 This application is also available in PDF format to print, complete and send with cheque payable to Minister of Finance.