Prince Edward Island

Family Housing Program

Easy application

Need you to file taxes and apply separately

The Family Housing Program has government owned apartments located in Alberton, Charlottetown, Georgetown, Montague, Mt. Stewart, O'Leary, Souris, Summerside and Tignish. You may also be able to receive a rent supplement benefit with a private landlord in any community.

You can expect to pay 25 percent of your income in rent.

If a unit is available for your family, you will be responsible for paying for heat and utilities. In some cases, monthly rent may be reduced to assist with heating costs.

You are expected to use your own furniture and have tenant's insurance coverage.

For more information, download the Family Housing Program brochure.

You may be able to receive help under the Family Housing Program. Tenants are selected based on need. A rating system is used to determine which applicants have the greatest need.

Assessments are based on:

  • Your income.
  • Your health.
  • Your age.
  • Your present housing.
  • Number of dependents living with you
  • Ratio of housing cost to income, i.e. spending 30% or more of household income for suitable housing

The local housing boards select tenants based on the availability of a vacant unit appropriate to meet a family’s need.

Health card

For example:

  • valid health card with no photo, name and address
  • valid health card with photo, name and address
  • MCP (Medical Care Plan) number
  • Valid ambulance/dental services card
  • Department of Immigration, Skills and Labour identification number
  • Department of Immigration, Skills and Labour file number (Income Support Card).

Social Insurance Number

For example:

  • confirmation of SIN letter
  • plastic SIN card (non-expired)

  • Complete the online form
  • Once you submit your completed application, a Housing Services representative will contact you to schedule an appointment.

Please have the following income and expense documents available for review at your appointment:

  • Recent CRA Notice of Assessment & Tax summary;
  • Documents to confirm current residence (valid PEI driver licence, utility bills with address, lease agreement)
  • Verification of heat/electricity expenses
  • Other income documents, if applicable, such as pay stubs, pension verification, property tax insurance statements

Last updated: April 1, 2024