Building & Demolition Permits
projects require a building permit, and which do not. Building permits are required for: New
buildings or structures on your property like a house, mobile home,
garage, shed, deck, ramp or other accessory building. Development of recreation rooms, secondarysuites, or fireplaces in your home. Demolition, repair, alteration
or addition to an existing building or structure, including damp proofing, foundation repairs,
solar panels, and spray foam. Residential home energy retrofits may require a permit. See our
Residential Home Energy Retrofit guide. ...
Big Moves
ty is developing and implementing strategies to meet this goal. Why? Transportation, including both
personal and commercial vehicles, accounts for 26 per cent of
Regina's energy use. Many residents drive to get to work, run errands and access different parts of
the city. By replacing conventional gas and diesel vehicles with electric ones, along with using
transit and more active modes of transportation, we can significantly reduce carbon emissions
across the entire community. What’s the plan? The City can partner with stakeholders to install a
network of electric vehicle charging stations and promote awareness about using electric vehicles
in cold-weather climates. What’s the goal? To reach a target of 80 per cent of new vehicle
purchases being electric by 2025, growing to 100 per cent by 2030. Leading by example: The City is
reducing vehicle emissions in several ways. Using telematics technology, data is being used to
improve efficiency of vehicle operation and routing in order to reduce fleet size and fuel usage.
By 2030, all light-duty City vehicles purchased will be electric and City transit buses will begin
to be electrified in 2024. For medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks, the City will explore electric or
hydrogen-powered options, or renewable diesel as a transition fuel. Increase active transportation
and transit use Walking, wheeling and cycling are examples of active transportation. Together,
transit and active transportation - along with micromobility like e-bikes and electric scooters –
are the building blocks of sustainable transportation networks. Why? Transportation, including
personal and commercial vehicles, makes up 26 per cent of energy use
in Regina. By making it easier for people of all ages and abilities to move around the city using
active transportation, transit, and other sustainable modes, we can improve health and community
wellbeing while reducing the number of motor vehicles on the road which, in turn, reduces
emissions. What’s the plan? The City will introduce programs and initiatives that improve and
expand public transit and active modes of transportation. An important part of this work will be
building safe infrastructure that protects cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers. What’s the goal? By
2025, transit will account for 25 per cent of trips within Regina. By 2050, active transportation
methods will account for 50 per cent of all short trips. Leading by example: City employees will be
encouraged to use active transportation and transit for their commute. Active transportation and
transit use are already being improved throughout the community. In 2022, City Council approved the
Regina Transit Master Plan which guides decision making to make transit a primary mode of
transportation and to make our community more accessible and sustainable. The Transportation Master
Plan is under review and proposes dedicated infrastructure for active modes of transportation. The
plan will chart a path for creating strong cycling and walking/wheeling networks and increasing the
number of people using active modes for commuting to work or school as well as for recreation.
Clean and re-energize industry Currently, the industrial sector accounts for one-third of Regina's
emissions. The sector faces some unique challenges but can lower emissions significantly by
improving the energy - efficiency of industrial processes, switching to alternate fuels, and
transforming the products and services the industry provides. Why? Primary industry includes
industries that are involved with extracting natural resources from the earth so they can be turned
into products used by people. Currently, these industries produce significant emissions while also
supporting the community’s economy, for example through employing approximately one percent of
Regina’s labour force. There is an environmental, economic and business case for industry to adapt
and not be left behind. What’s the plan? The sector can lower emissions significantly by improving
the energy- efficiency of industrial processes, switching to alternate fuels like hydrogen and
renewable natural gas, and transforming the products and services the industry provides. What’s the
goal? To increase energy efficiency by 30 per cent and electrify 50 per cent of process heat by
2050. Primary industry will reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Leading by example: The City will
facilitate advancement in this area by hosting working groups, sharing best practices and publicly showing support for initiatives. The City will bring
together industry stakeholders and low-emissions energy providers to determine pilots and paths
forward to decarbonize industry. Get Involved & Learn More Current Initiatives Renewable Regina
City Page April 1 2023
View the April 1 Issue of City Page
Building Report - December 2020
View the Monthly Building Report for December 2020.
Convenient Ways to Pay Your Property Taxes Property Tax Deadline Approaching
d using a third-party payment service. Drive-thru using the tax kiosk located on McIntyre Street
next to City Hall. The drive-thru will be open June 26, 27, and 30
from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The kiosk only accepts cheques, and the tax bill must be included.
Cheques should be prepared before arriving at the kiosk. Sign-up for the City’s Tax Installment
Payment Plan Service (TIPPS) for smaller monthly payments and to avoid late payment penalties
before June 20. Payments received or dated after June 30, 2025, are subject to a monthly penalty.
Property tax notices were mailed between May 14 and 16, and homeowners can contact the City if
their tax notice was not received. ...
Overnight Warming Bus Operations
ritically cold temperatures, the City activated a Regina Transit bus to operate from 8 p.m. to 9
a.m. from Thursday, January 22 until Monday, January 26. The bus
travels between Nēwo-Yōtina Friendship Centre (1635 11th Avenue), Carmichael Outreach (1510 12th
Avenue) and the Awasiw Warming Centre at All Nations Hope (3115 5th Avenue). A bus operator as well
as outreach/support staff from Nēwo-Yōtina Friendship Centre and security staff are on the bus
during operating hours to maintain a safe space for everyone. Communications equipment is in place
to quickly and easily contact emergency services, if required.
Design Regina Target Results
View the targeted results of Design Regina, the Official Community Plan.
