Housing

The five goals identified in the 2013 CHS include:

• Increasing the supply of rental and affordable housing
• Retaining and regenerating existing housing stock
• Increasing the diversity of housing options
• Addressing housing needs while creating complete communities and sustainable neighbourhoods
• Working with other orders of government to address housing issues

The Capital Grant and Tax Exemption housing incentives vary depending on the location of the development and the unit type. To be eligible, applications must be made while the development is underway (building permit or development permit has been issued).

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If you are seeking affordable home ownership, you can contact developers that have received funding through the City of Regina’s Housing Incentives Program to discuss eligibility.

In 2019, community stakeholders collaborated to develop Regina’s five-year Plan to End HomelessnessOpens in new window. This is Regina’s collaborative approach to ending homelessness. As the community plan endorsed by City Council, selected by the Regina Homelessness Community Advisory Board, and accepted by the federal Reaching Home program, it guides funding decisions and ensures alignment between local priorities and federal investments.

The Plan calls for, among other things, significant investment in new supportive housing units with personalized, wraparound support services to address the nuanced needs and circumstances of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Individuals who are successfully housed in permanent supportive housing no longer access emergency shelters. Evaluation of existing Housing First programs in Regina has demonstrated cost savings through a reduction in calls for service and interactions with law enforcement, as well as lower rates of hospitalization.

On April 14, 2021, City Council approved the creation of a Permanent Supportive Housing Operating Grant program aligned with the Plan to End Homelessness to fund the ongoing operation of permanent supportive housing.

If you or someone you know is in an emergency situation and don’t have enough money to meet basic needs, including shelter, call the Provincial Client Service Centre at 1-866-221-5200 or your local income assistance service centre.

Unsafe or Untidy Rental Property Complaints
The City has authority to enforce bylaws that pertain to the health, safety and welfare of the community, including those that relate to the condition of rental properties.

• Yard or exterior maintenance complaints can be made to Service Regina by calling 306-777-7000. A Bylaw Enforcement Officer may order the property owner to conduct any necessary repairs, clean-up or maintenance.
• Fire safety issues (e.g., problems with smoke alarms, exits, windows) are investigated by Regina Fire and Protective Services. Tenants can make a complaint by calling 306-777-7830 and a Fire Inspector will contact you to gather all relevant information. Action will not be taken on anonymous requests or information based on hearsay.
• Public health concerns in rental housing (e.g., rodent/insect infestations, sewer back-ups, extensive mold) are investigated by the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region (RQHR). Public health complaints can be submitted directly to RQHR. Additional information and a complaint form can be found at RQHealth.caOpens in new window.

If the rental unit concern is not related to exterior property maintenance, fire safety, or public health, please contact the Office of Residential TenanciesOpens in new window by calling 1-888-215-2222.