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Closing Cost Support Program

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...

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Another seniors housing complex will open in Charlottetown

Island seniors will benefit from an additional 16 social housing units that will be built on Lions Crescent in Charlottetown. Construction for a new 32-unit senior’s complex will begin this spring thanks to a partnership with the Parkdale Sherwood Lions Club. With funding from...

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Municipal Land Use Planning

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...

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Housing, Land and Communities Mandate Letter

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...

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Resort Municipality - Elections

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...

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PEI Home Renovation Programs

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...

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Province partners with community housing sector to purchase 116 units

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...

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Federal and provincial governments helping build new homes in Cornwall

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...

John Horrelt, Minister Tina Mundy and Minister Heath MacDonald.
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Housing action plan to address present and future needs

Supporting Island families - Meeting the housing needs of all Islanders – now and into the future – is the goal of the provincial government’s new housing action plan. Developed with a team of housing experts, a housing supply task force, and extensive engagement with Islanders...

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