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The PEI government appointed the Land Matters Advisory Committee to engage the public in reviewing and updating land-related policies and legislation to reflect the current and future needs of the province. In PEI, two primary pieces of legislation govern land use and ownership...
Can municipalities on PEI buy land? Yes, municipalities can purchase land. To meet legislative acts and regulations keep the following in mind: The purchase is listed in the municipality’s budget, (MGA s.150) The purchase is approved by council, (MGA s.123 “The powers of a...
A development permit specifies how land will be used, how the structure is located on the land, how the structure is to be serviced for water and sewer and highway access, as well as, any potential impacts from proposed development or construction. It ensures that any projects are done in accordance with the provincial Planning Act. This includes information on setbacks, or the minimum distance a structure or sewage disposal system must be set back from adjacent property boundaries, roadways, bodies of water, or other protected areas. Refer to the Development/Sewage Disposal Systems Setbacks...
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...
The report, Proposed Park Street Expansion Information Session, summarizes feedback from those in attendance.
The Government of Prince Edward Island, through the Prince Edward Island Housing Corporation, is proposing up to 1,200 units -- a mix of single family, multi-unit, townhouse and apartment-style accommodations -- for its 85-acre property and a built community designed for activ
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...