Housing Services - Seniors Housing Program
Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Housing, Land and Communities
Service Description
Eligible individuals can apply for rental housing in Seniors Housing units in 32 communities across PEI or be provided with a rent supplement benefit to help pay for private landlord owned housing in any PEI community. Rent is based on the income of the tenant.
Units are generally one-bedroom apartments with a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and storage area. There are a limited number of bachelor and two-bedroom units. Heat is included in the rent. Tenant is responsible for furnishings, utilities other than heat, and tenant insurance.
Units are generally one-bedroom apartments with a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and storage area. There are a limited number of bachelor and two-bedroom units. Heat is included in the rent. Tenant is responsible for furnishings, utilities other than heat, and tenant insurance.
Information
Eligibility:
PEI residents age 60 years and older or 55 years and older with a disability * Households below one or more of the adequacy, suitability, and affordability standards * Households spending 30% or more of its before-tax household 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
-Bachelor $25,500
-One Bedroom $36,500
-Two Bedroom $40,500
-Three or Four Bedroom $45,000
Fees:
Yes * Successful applicants must pay their portion of rent, which is calculated based on 25% of their gross income from line 150 of their Notice of Assessment
How to Access:
Complete online application or submit paper application by mail or at any Housing Services office * Staff will then contact applicants to schedule an in-home interview
Documents Required:
Staff will inform applicants what documents are required for Proof of Income when they call to book the in-home interview
Language:
English * Website available in French
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
- 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
- 15 Green Street, Souris, PE C0A 2B0
- Coverage Area:Kings County: Serves communities from Cardigan to East Cape, including Morell * Rollo Bay * St Peters * Souris * Surrounding areas
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- General Inquiries
902-687-7098
- 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5Y8
- Coverage Area:Prince County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- General Inquiries
902-888-8436
