Permits and licensing · Prince Edward Island
Renovation permits and contractor licences in Prince Edward Island
In Prince Edward Island, only an electrical contractor licensed to work in PEI can get an electrical permit, and trade certification is compulsory for construction electricians and plumbers. In Charlottetown, building and development permits are approved by the City’s Planning and Heritage Department.
Regulators and licensing bodies in Prince Edward Island
These official bodies license contractors, oversee safety or issue permits in Prince Edward Island.
Government of Prince Edward Island – Electrical permits
Issues electrical permits. You must be an electrical contractor licensed to work in PEI to get one, and each work site needs its own permit.
Trades that need a licence in Prince Edward Island
Electrical work
Only an electrical contractor licensed to work in PEI can get an electrical permit, and trade certification for construction electricians is compulsory in PEI.
Sources:Prince Edward Island – Apply for an electrical permit(opens in a new tab)Job Bank (Government of Canada) – Construction electrician in Prince Edward Island: requirements(opens in a new tab)
Plumbing
Trade certification for plumbers is compulsory in Prince Edward Island.
Sources:Job Bank (Government of Canada) – Plumber in Prince Edward Island: requirements(opens in a new tab)
Building and renovation permits in Prince Edward Island
In Charlottetown, building and development permits are approved by the City’s Planning and Heritage Department under the provincial Planning Act. Elsewhere on the Island, ask your municipality or the provincial government which permits apply to your project.
Sources:Charlottetown – Permit approvals(opens in a new tab)
Permit information from large municipalities
Before you hire a contractor in Prince Edward Island
Practical checks you can do yourself, using official tools where they exist.
For electrical work, hire an electrical contractor licensed in PEI, who applies for a permit for each work site.
Ask electricians and plumbers to show their trade certificate.
Ask your municipality which permits your project needs before work starts.
Sources for renovation permits and licences in Prince Edward Island
Every fact on this page comes from these official sources.
- Prince Edward Island – Apply for an electrical permit(opens in a new tab)
- Job Bank (Government of Canada) – Construction electrician in Prince Edward Island: requirements(opens in a new tab)
- Job Bank (Government of Canada) – Plumber in Prince Edward Island: requirements(opens in a new tab)
- Charlottetown – Permit approvals(opens in a new tab)
Find licensed pros
Compare local pros for the regulated trades in this guide, then confirm their licence with the regulator before you hire.
Renovation permits in other provinces and territories
Planning a renovation?
Describe your project once and hear from local pros. Ask each one for their licence and permit details before you hire.