Emergency Housing Program

Description Broader than the shelter program, this includes temporary housing placements and supports for those in crisis. Eligibility Criteria Who to Contact The Emergency Shelter Referral Line in PEI, which provides access to temporary, emergency housing, can be reached by calling 1-833-220-4722.

Down Payment Assistance Program

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

Emergency Shelter Program

Description Provides temporary shelter for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Benefit Amount Eligibility Criteria For individuals experiencing immediate homelessness or needing safe, temporary housing, particularly during extreme weather. Who to contact Residents can access services by calling the Shelter Support Line at 1-833-220-4722

Seniors Home Repair Program

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 Application Process Any incomplete applications will not be processed. Send … Read more

PEI Home Renovation Program

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

Seniors Housing Program

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 Eligibility Criteria Application Process

Family Housing Program

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

Housing Assistance

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

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