Tenants are selected based on need. A rating system is used to determine which applicants have the greatest need.
Assessments are based on:
- Number of dependents living with you;
- Annual household income (see income-threshold table below);
- Ration of housing cost to income, i.e. spending 30% or more of household income for suitable housing
- Condition of your current dwelling;
- Other factors, including health status of family members and the availability of a unit suitable to your family’s need.
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