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Rebates and Repairs

Financial assistance programs related to home maintenance, heating assistance, accessibility upgrades, efficiency rebates, heritage places preservation incentives, and programs that support vulnerable people to stay in their homes.

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Rebate program for replacement low-flow toilets, low-flow shower heads, and HE washers.

Rebates also available for the purchase of rain barrels through the Cornwall and Area Watershed Group spring rain barrel sale.
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Provides an alternative energy source to heat homes. Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) system (water heaters, room/space heaters, and furnaces) and Smart Grid technologies takes energy from renewable resources such as wind and stores excess energy in home's heating and/or hot water systems to use instead of fossil fuel or less efficient systems. Currently there is a surplus of wind energy. The program offers $0.08/kwh rate for individuals who participate in the program by purchasing or leasing ETS equipment to heat their home. The City of Summerside guarantees this kwh rate for five years.
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Includes grants and tax freeze incentives for owners of local heritage properties.
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Provides financial assistance to help cover the cost of major structural renovations to private homes. Eligible renovations include structural, heating, plumbing, and electrical systems, improvement for life safety, and accessibility upgrades for applicants with a permanent disability.

Maximum grants are based on combined annual income.

Amounts for households without disabilities:
  • $35,000 or less: $12,000
  • $35,001-$38,000: $10,000
  • $38,001-$41,000: $8,000
  • $41,001-$44,000: $6,000
  • $44,0001-$47,000: $4,000
  • $47,001-$50,000: $2,000
​Amounts for households with disabilities:
  • $35,000 or less: $16,000
  • $35,001-$38,000: $13,200
  • $38,001-$41,000: $10,400
  • $41,001-$44,000: $7,600
  • $44,0001-$47,000: $4,800
  • $47,001-$50,000: $2,000
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Provides financial assistance to seniors to help with eligible home repairs such as:
  • Roof repairs
  • Windows and doors
  • Furnace
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Heating
  • Structural or life safety repairs
Maximum grants are based on combined annual income:
  • $35,000 or less: $4,000
  • $35,001-$38,000: $3,600
  • $38,001-$41,000: $3,200
  • $41,001-$44,000: $2,800
  • $44,0001-$47,000: $2,400
  • $47,001-$50,000: $2,000
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Provides eligible seniors with funds to improve their home's accessibility.

Eligible work includes:
  • Accessibility improvements
  • Stair lifts
  • Grab bars
  • Ramps
  • Walk in shower
  • Hise rise toilet
Maximum grants are based on combined annual income:
  • $35,000 or less: $10,000
  • $35,001-$38,000: $8,400
  • $38,001-$41,000: $6,800
  • $41,001-$44,000: $5,200
  • $44,0001-$47,000: $3,600
  • $47,001-$50,000: $2,000
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Online tool to help renters, homeowners, community groups, and businesses find programs that reduce environmental impact and energy bills. Includes:

  • Energy efficient upgrades such as insulation, heat pumps, boilers and heaters, hot water heaters and recovery, and biomass heat
  • E-bikes
  • Electric vehicle rebates
  • Energy rebates
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Provides financial assistance for eligible applicants whose primary residence does not have access to high-speed internet (a 50Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload service). The funding covers one-time costs for internet service providers to complete work that enables access to new or improved internet service.

Approved applicants will receive financial assistance of up to $1,000 total, including a maximum of $350 (HST included) for installation by a registered business.
See website for full details on activities that do and do not qualify for funding.

Note: Applicants must first receive pre-approval of the project prior to the start of any work, purchase of equipment, or any expenses being incurred for the project.

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Provides short-term support for individuals and families at risk of homelessness due to unexpected housing challenges, offering financial assistance and essential services. Program caseworkers assess immediate needs and work with clients over a three-month period to provide support, including:

  • Maintaining housing
  • Building budgeting skills
  • Seeking employment
  • Developing other life skills needed for long-term stability

Services are available in rural and remote areas of Epekwitk / PEI, including Rural Queens County, Kings County, and Prince County.

This program aims to support individuals with a short-term need. Individuals who seek long-term solutions will be referred to Wrap Around Housing program.

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Provides supports and services to individuals living with a disability. Based on an assessment, support may be provided in one or more of the following areas:

  • Personal:
    • Life skills training in areas like meal preparation, budgeting, grocery shopping, recreational activities
    • Technical aids and assistive devices such as a wheelchair
    • Supports that enable an individual to be self-sufficient and live independently such as in-home supports or personal care workers
    • Specialized care supports to assist with extraordinary care needs
  • Housing:
    • Vehicle Modifications Funding to primary vehicle directly related to disability needs as determined by a licensed Occupational Therapist and adhering to the AAS funding parameters. Maximum funding is $6,000 every 8 years
    • Residential Supports to a paid caregiver to provide daily supervision and guidance in a community-based residential setting
    • Home Modifications Funding for making modifications to primary residence directly related to disability needs as determined by a licensed Occupational Therapist and adhering to the AAS funding parameter. Maximum funding is $10,000 every 10 year
  • Community:
    • Community/Peer connection supports for applicants over the age of 12 to establish connections with peers in a group environment
    • Community participation supports for applicants to participate in the community, such as day programming, a personal support worker, or specialized transportation needs
    • Peer supports help workers working closely with an applicant with a disability who is over the age of 18 to develop, implement, monitor and adapt their life plans as their circumstances change
  • Caregiver:
    • Supervision funding for applicants over the age of 12 who cannot safely be left alone, enabling the primary care provider(s) to attend school or work
    • Respite funding to provide temporary relief for caregivers from full care and supervision demands. The maximum amount is up to $430 per month
    • Behavioural supports help to provide focused interventions for teaching/modelling functional social skills and targeting improvement in non-normative social behaviours related to the safety of self or others
  • Financial: Assistance for basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, household, and personal supplies through what is called Assured Income
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