PEI’s home repair programs for those in need of support doubling immediately

The Province says PEI’s home repair programs for families, seniors and Islanders in need of support are doubling immediately and are retroactive to April 1, 2021.  The 2021-22 provincial operating budget includes $2 million for the PEI Home Renovation, Seniors Home Repair, and Seniors Safe at Home programs.  Initially, the plan was to increase incrementally over a three-year period, but now eligible grants are doubling on any application received from April 1, 2021 and onward.  Depending on household income, Seniors Safe at Home will increase from $5,000 to $10,000; Seniors Home Repair will increase from $2,000 to $4,000; PEI Home Renovation will increase from $6,000 to $12,000; and PEI Home Renovation for people with disabilities will increase from $8,000 to $16,000.  These programs provide financial assistance to qualifying Islanders to help cover the cost of major structural renovations to their homes.