Social Programs - PEI Child Benefit
AKA: PEICBProvided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Social Development and Seniors - AKA: Formerly Department of Social Development and Housing
Service Description
Provides a tax-free monthly payment to eligible families to help offset the costs of raising children. PEICB will be in addition to the federal Canada Child Benefit and is administered by CRA on behalf of the Government of PEI.
Information
Eligibility:
Eligible applicants must:
-Be a resident of Epekwitk / PEI
-Be a parent or primary caregiver of one or more children under the age of 18 who live with the applicant
-Have a family net income of $80,000 or less per year
-File an income tax return every year. If the applicant has a spouse or common-law partner, they must also file an income tax return every year
-Be a resident of Epekwitk / PEI
-Be a parent or primary caregiver of one or more children under the age of 18 who live with the applicant
-Have a family net income of $80,000 or less per year
-File an income tax return every year. If the applicant has a spouse or common-law partner, they must also file an income tax return every year
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Eligible families will be enrolled automatically
Documents Required:
To receive the PEICB you have to file your tax return every year, even if you did not have income in the year * If you have a spouse or common-law partner, they must also file a return every year * Other documents confirming marital status, residency, or the primary caregiver may be requested after the initial application
Program Phone Numbers:
Language:
English
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Service Locations & Contact Info
- Jones Building, 2nd Floor, 11 Kent Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1M7
- Coverage Area:Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- General Inquiries
902-620-3777
