Developing Land
For most construction projects in Prince Edward Island, you must have both a development permit and a building permit before starting construction. Find more information on obtaining a building permit.
A development permit specifies how land will be...
Development projects requiring new or upgraded roadway access may be eligible for provincial funding for roadway preparation (excluding paving). The Building Acceleration Grant will provide up to $25,000 per eligible project (Maximum 50% of the total...
Effective March 31, 2024, the province adopted Tier 1 of the 2020 National Model Codes. Together, the Building Codes Act and corresponding Regulations reflect the administration and enforcement requirements of the Building Permit Process. The process to...
The Contractor Licensing Program and related certifications allow contractors to carry out high quality work in and adjacent to watercourses, wetlands and buffer zones with benefit of an expedited response time from Environment, Energy and Climate Action...
The process to install or replace a culvert typically depends on the type and/or location of the adjacent parcel of land.
For a driveway culvert, you must complete an entrance way application
For culverts on other types of properties, as listed below...
The J. Frank Gaudet Tree Nursery is Prince Edward Island's largest tree seedling production facility. Named after the Province's first forester, the nursery produces tree and shrub seedlings for:
reforestation projects on private and public forest...
Land use planning helps organize a community, ensures health and safety, and provides opportunities for economic development. The process involves land users, community members and leaders, professional planners, and decision-makers. It represents the...
It is possible to lease provincially owned land from Government. The tenant must adhere to the terms and conditions of the lease agreement and carry adequate insurance, with Government named as an additional insured.
If you are leasing land from...
When do I need to apply for a subdivision approval?
A subdivision approval is required when any parcel of land is divided (e.g., to create a new lot or lots). An approval is also required to add more land to an existing lot, or to join two or more lots...