Description Helps families with the cost of licensed child care for children up to age 12. Benefit Amount Subsidy amount is income-based and may cover full or partial child care costs. Paid directly to the licensed child care provider. Eligibility Criteria PEI resident. Children aged 0–12. Based on household income, family size, and child care … Read more
Description Provides financial support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through two streams: Preschool Autism Funding: Supports hiring an Autism Assistant for children receiving Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI). School-age Autism Funding: Helps cover costs for one-on-one tutors or aides for community-based activities or tutoring outside school hours. Benefit Amount – Preschool: Covers 20–25 hours/week … Read more
Description Broader than the shelter program, this includes temporary housing placements and supports for those in crisis. Eligibility Criteria Homeless or at risk of homelessness. PEI resident. Application Process Call the emergency housing line or visit a local support office.
Description The Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP) is a pilot program to help residents of Prince Edward Island, who have modest incomes, in buying a first home. You can apply to get a conditionally interest free loan of up to five per cent of the purchase price of a home, to a maximum loan of … Read more
Description Provides temporary shelter for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Benefit Amount Amount may vary. Access to emergency accommodations and support services. Eligibility Criteria Immediate housing crisis. PEI resident or in need within PEI.
Description Seniors Home Repair Program to help with the cost of repairs to your home. You could receive up to a maximum of $4,000 in assistance for eligible repairs like a roof, windows and doors, or a furnace. Benefit Amount Maximum of $4,000 Eligibility Criteria • you are age 60 or over at the time … Read more
Description 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 $12,000 for eligible renovations to the structure, heating, plumbing, and electrical systems or to improve life safety. Or in the case of an … Read more
Description The Seniors Housing Program provides quality rental housing or rent supplements for seniors who need help with their costs of living. You can expect to pay 25 percent of your income for rent. Benefit Amount Amount may vary. Rent-geared-to-income housing in senior-specific buildings. Eligibility Criteria • 55 and older and have a disability. • … Read more
Description The Family Housing Program provides quality rental housing units for Island families and individuals with low incomes, poor housing conditions or other special circumstances that create a need for assistance and who may not otherwise be able to obtain adequate housing. Most families will pay 25 percent of their income for rent. Benefit Amount … Read more
Description Housing assistance provides low income Islanders with appropriate housing at a reduced cost. For qualified applicants, this might be renting a social housing unit or receiving a rent supplement that reduces the cost for rental market housing. The program is needs-based with priority given to those assessed to be in the greatest need. Benefit … Read more