Housing Services - Family Housing Program

Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Housing, Land and Communities
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Service Description

Islanders can apply for rental housing in Family Housing units located in nine communities or be provided with a rent supplement benefit to help pay for private landlord owned housing anywhere in PEI. For most applicants, rent is based on 25% of total household gross income.

Family Housing units may be available in the following communities:
  • Alberton
  • Charlottetown area
  • Georgetown
  • Montague
  • Mount Stewart
  • O'Leary
  • Souris
  • Summerside
  • Tignish
Most communities have one, two, three, and four bedroom units available. Generally the tenant is responsible for utilities, must furnish the apartment, and maintain tenant's insurance.

Information

Eligibility:
Households (families or individuals) that are below one or more of the adequacy, suitability, or affordability standards * Household spends 30% or more of its before-tax income to access local housing that meets all three standards * Income must be below the following annual gross income levels to apply:

-Bachelor $25,500
-One Bedroom $36,500
-Two Bedroom $40,500
-Three or Four Bedroom $45,000
Fees:
Yes * Successful applicants must pay 25% of their gross monthly income
How to Access:
Complete and submit online application form OR complete paper application form and return to any PEI Housing Services office * Housing staff will then contact applicants to set up an in-home interview
Documents Required:
Completed application form * PEI Health Card * Staff will inform applicants what documents to have available for proof of income and household expenses when booking the in-home interview
Language:
English * French available on request
Website:
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/social-development-and-hou(...)
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

Service Locations & Contact Info

    • 161 St Peters Road, Charlottetown, PE C1A 5P8
      • Coverage Area:
        Queens County: Serves communities from Breadalbane to Mount Albion/Mount Stewart, including Charlottetown * Cornwall * Crapaud * Hunter River * Mount Stewart * North Rustico * South Rustico * Stratford * Surrounding areas
      • Disabilities Access:
        Wheelchair accessible * Ground level with automatic doors
      • October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
        June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
    • General Inquiries
      902-368-5770
    • Toll-Free Number
      Within PEI
      1-877-368-5770
    • housing@gov.pe.ca
    • 41 Wood Islands Road, Montague, PE C0A 1R0
      • Coverage Area:
        Kings County * Queens County: Serves communities between Mount Albion/Mount Stewart to Cardigan, including Belfast/Eldon * Cardigan * Georgetown * Montague * Murray Harbour * Murray River * Surrounding areas
      • Disabilities Access:
        Wheelchair accessible
      • October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
        June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
    • General Inquiries
      902-838-0796
    • Toll-Free Number
      Within PEI
      1-877-368-5770
    • housing@gov.pe.ca