What is an accessory dwelling unit? An accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, is an independent secondary housing unit located on the same lot or parcel of land as an existing single-family home. ADUs could be a separate dwelling, attached to or within an accessory building (such as an...
What is municipal restructuring? Municipal restructuring is when a municipality changes its boundaries. It can include the process of amalgamation (when two or more municipalities join together to make one municipality) and annexation (when a municipality expands to take in a...
The Closing Cost Support Program assists Prince Edward Islanders of low and modest incomes with financial assistance to cover a portion of the closing costs on the purchase of their first home. Eligible applicants can apply to receive a contribution of up to $2,500 to support the closing costs of the purchase. Apply using the online form below. Am I eligible for closing cost assistance for my first house? For an applicant to be eligible for assistance, the following criteria must be met: At least one of the Applicants is a citizen or permanent resident of Canada and the Applicant is a resident...
Municipal land use planning services allow locally-elected governments to direct how the land within their boundaries is shaped and used, in view of the impacts of past decisions and their vision for the future. Who is responsible for land use and development decisions? Municipal...
Honourable Rob Lantz Minister of Housing, Land and Communities Sullivan Building PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8 Dear Minister Lantz, I am pleased to have you serve as the Minister of Housing, Land and Communities. On April 3, 2023, we were given a mandate by Islanders to...
The Province of Prince Edward Island is helping property owners who need to rebuild or remove damaged property as a result of post-tropical storm Fiona. Through the Fiona Property Support Initiative, fees charged by the Province of Prince Edward Island for building and...
The PEI Home Renovation Programs can provide financial assistance to home owners through three renovation programs. One application can be submitted to assess your eligibility for the PEI Home Renovation Program, Seniors Home Repair Program, and the Seniors Safe @ Home Program. PEI Home Renovation Program The PEI Home Renovation Program provides financial assistance to qualifying Islanders to help cover the cost of major structural renovations to their homes. Eligible applicants may receive up to a maximum of $12,000 for eligible renovations to the structure, heating, plumbing, and electrical...
The Municipal Government Act sets out specific requirements for the Resort Municipality of Stanley Bridge, Hope River, Bayview, Cavendish and North Rustico including council composition and voter eligibility. Use the Municipalities of PEI Map to see if a property is in the Resort...
The provincial government has partnered with three non-profit and co-operative housing organizations to increase affordable housing options for Islanders, acquiring 116 units since the partnership launched last year. Through the Community Housing Expansion Pilot, the province is...
Today, the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island announced over $16 million to build 46 new homes in Cornwall. This investment is part of the federal government's broader commitment through the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) which the Government of Canada has committed...