Housing Services - Survivors of Gender-Based Violence Housing Benefit

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

Provides financial assistance to support qualifying individuals who are escaping abusive situations by helping to cover monthly housing expenses, such as rent, mortgage payments, or property tax, up to $7,200 annually. The benefit can also provide a one-time non-repayable damage deposit of up to $2000.

Gender-based violence: based on gender norms and unequal power dynamics against someone because of their sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or perceived gender including women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+. Violence takes many forms including physical, sexual, financial, as well as emotional (psychological) abuse.

This is a shared program through the Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island as part of the National Housing Strategy.

Information

Eligibility:
Eligibility will be assessed by the following criteria:

-Individuals who left or are planning to leave their home due to a situation that puts them at risk
-Renters spend 30% or more and home owners spent 50% or more of household income for suitable housing
-Individuals who do not currently rent from PEI Housing Corporation or other subsidized housing
-Number of dependents, family health, and availability of suitable housing will be considered
-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:
No fees
How to Access:
Self-refer via call, email, or in-person intake at a Housing Office * Referrals can be made by participating government departments and community organizations (see website for full list)
Documents Required:
PEI Health Card numbers * Social Insurance Numbers * Additional documents will be notified to present when contacted to schedule an assessement
Language:
English * French available on the website
Website:
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/housing-land-and-communiti(...)
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