The Department of Housing, Land and Communities issued a Request for Proposals in the fall of 2022 to engage a consultant to complete a needs assessment for Kings County to better understand the current housing needs for the area which includes out-of-the-cold services, e
The Department of Social Development and Housing contracted an independent consultant, Michelle MacDonald, AOR Solutions to undertake a community needs assessment to inform future planning regarding emergency shelter on Prince Edward Island. The objectives of the assessment were...
It’s been nothing but upward momentum for Inclusions East Inc. since opening its Independence Place in late 2022. Thanks to the provincial government’s Community Housing Fund, $681,000 has gone towards the construction of the facility. Independence Place has nine units as well as...
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...
The Province is launching a new pilot program with that offers 2% financing along with property tax rebates for the construction of new rental housing. The Housing Development Challenge Pilot Program will support private developers, non-profits, and community-based service...
Everyone in Canada deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The COVID-19 crisis has made it clear that affordable housing is key to Canada’s recovery, in communities across the country, including in Charlottetown. Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for...
Another 24 affordable housing units will be available for individuals and families in need of housing in PEI. The Province is partnering with the Canadian Mental Health Association of PEI and Habitat for Humanity PEI on two projects to build the affordable units. “The Canadian...
Released in November 2019, this community needs assessment will inform future planning for emergency shelters in Prince Edward Island.
Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown on behalf of the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, along with Matthew MacKay, Minister of Social Development and Housing for PEI celebrated the opening of two affordable housing...
A retrospective evaluation was conducted to monitor progress and assess the effectiveness of the Community Outreach Centre under the leadership of The Salvation Army (January 2020 – April 2022).