Sample farmland lease agreement
View a sample farmland for lease agreement.
Planning
Regina’s City Centre. Housing Incentive Program An update to the Housing Incentive Program was
approved in 2025 to support the development of newly constructed
rental and ownership units. It also supports the creation and legalization of existing secondary
and backyard suites, acquisition and repair of older rental buildings and capital grants to support
pre-development work. Backyard Suites Backyard suites are now allowed in most residential zones
throughout Regina. This was a recommendation from the Underutilized Land Improvement Strategy and
was put in place in 2021. Development Fee Waiver The City waives certain development application
fees when an application creates higher density housing or business development on a site within
City Centre, Heritage and North Central. View the fee schedule. https://openregina.ca/ Building
Permit Service Review After a permit service review in 2020, the City has reduced the time it takes
to process permits down to five business days for residential permits and eight business days for
commercial developments. Check out our online permit portal called eBuild to learn more or apply
for permits online. Downtown Neighbourhood Plan The Regina Downtown Neighbourhood Plan was
developed to guide growth and strategic investment into infrastructure, development and urban
design in the Downtown. Zoning Review City Council passed updates to The Zoning Bylaw, 2019 in 2024
and 2025 to allow for different kinds of housing and mixed commercial land use in neighbourhoods
across the City. Temporary Uses Zoning Bylaw amendments were approved in 2024 to establish
temporary land use regulations. The regulations are meant to provide opportunities to use
underutilized lands for certain temporary activities while ensuring those temporary activities do
not cause undesirable impacts on the surrounding area. Data Maps The City provides several maps on
our Open Data website, such as Road Classification Map, Water Main Pipe Types Map and Domestic
Sewer Network Map. These maps are tools to help developers understand our infrastructure and inform
development proposals at the start of a project. Environmental Impacted Sites The Government of
Saskatchewan’s Environmental Impacted Sites webpage shows the public registry of environmental
impact sites. The map on the site allows users to see the location of the impacted site, the
contaminant(s) of concern and its current status. Resources to Support Infill Development Learn
more about initiatives currently underway to help revitalize Regina’s core and reach infill
development targets in established areas. Underutilized Land Improvement Strategy The Underutilized
Land Improvement Strategy (ULIS) outlines 42 actions to remove barriers to reinvestment in vacant
and underutilized lands. After five years, the original 2019 ULIS strategy went through a
comprehensive review process and Council approved an updated ULIS in 2025. Read the updated
Underutilized Land Improvement Strategy Report December 2025 Water & Wastewater Serviceability
Study The City recently completed a Water & Wastewater Serviceability Study. The study provides
recommendations for water and wastewater infrastructure to support long-term growth planning for
infill development and new neighbourhoods. The study identified areas of the city with sufficient
water and wastewater capacity to support growth. Watch the Serviceability Study video to learn
more. Corridor and Area Plans Area and corridor plans provide specific land use, urban design and
infrastructure investment policies for defined areas within the city. A Victoria Avenue Corridor
project was completed in 2021 and the Dewdney Avenue Corridor Revitalization project was finished
in 2025. A second section of Victoria Avenue is coming up for renewal within the next few years.
The 11th Avenue Revitalization project is currently underway. Additionally, the City is currently
undertaking the Centre Square Planning Study that will provide a framework for sustainable growth,
investment and improvements in the Centre Square area. Transportation Master Plan A review of the
Transportation Master Plan (TMP) is scheduled for 2026 to 2027. The TMP helps support higher
density development through policies that elevate transit and support more people living along
major city streets. The TMP also involves supporting active transportation such as walking and
cycling. Regina Revitalization Initiative Redevelopment of the former railyards and Taylor Field
site, known as the Regina Revitalization Initiative, represents opportunities to bring new
investments to the City’s core which would increase the intensification rate. Ongoing Initiatives
to Support Intensification Infrastructure Development Planning for Growth Around Regina
International Airport Development Charges Land Development Applications, Manuals and Fees City Land
for Sale & Lease How our City is Built - Planning & Development Process Summary Canabis
Retail Information Neighbourhoods & Growth Housing Strategy Official Community Plan
Cultural Plan
The Regina Cultural Plan lays the strategic direction for the development of the city’s artistic and cultural community for the next 10 years.
Culture Grant (Minor) Application Form
Complete this application for a new initiative or annual activity minor cultural grant up to $10,000.
Neighbourhood Support Model Tool Kit
View the Neighbourhood Support Model Tool Kit.
Property Tax
valuation. Phase-in is not applied to changes in the tax rate resulting from the annual budget or
changes to the property's assessment because of new construction,
renovations or demolitions. For the 2021 Revaluation, a phase-in adjustment was approved for
commercial and industrial class properties. The approved adjustments are: 1/3 of the tax change
applied for 2021 2/3 of the tax change applied for 2022 100% of the tax change applied for 2023
Base Tax Under the provincial legislation, Saskatchewan municipalities can adopt a base tax as one
of their tax policies. A base tax can only be applied to municipal taxes; it does not change the
calculation for the school and library portion of the tax bill. Base Tax + [(Taxable Assessment ×
Municipal Mill Rate × Mill Rate Factor) ÷ 1000] Implementing a base tax increases the property tax
paid on lower-assessed properties and decreases the property tax paid on higher-assessed
properties. A base tax does not increase or decrease the total taxes collected by the City. Minimum
Tax Under the provincial legislation, Saskatchewan municipalities can adopt a minimum tax as one of
their tax policies. This is to establish a minimum amount of tax with respect to any property and
can only be applied to municipal taxes. Municipal Taxes = (Taxable Assessment × Municipal Mill Rate
× Mill Rate Factor) ÷ 1000 If the above calculation is lower than the minimum tax, the minimum tax
amount would be applied to the property. If the calculation is higher than the minimum tax, the
calculated amount would be applied to the property. Each year, the City considers requests for
property tax exemptions from non-profit organizations. The Community Non-Profit Tax Exemption
Policy has been approved to help guide these decisions and ensure a fair, consistent, and
transparent process. The Community Non-Profit Tax Exemption Policy was established effective
January 1, 2019, and has been updated effective October 9, 2024. The purpose of the Community
Non-Profit Tax Exemption Policy is to: Set the parameters under which the City or Regina will
consider applications for property tax exemptions from non-profit organizations with financial
need; Provide fair, consistent treatment and consideration for all applicants providing non-profit
and charitable services for the benefit of Regina residents; Support the services and organizations
in financial need that further Council’s priorities, as outlined in The Community Safety &
Well-Being (CSWB) Plan, Design Regina: The Official Community Plan Bylaw 2013-48 (OCP), and other
plans that support initiatives that have a clear community impact and respond to community needs;
and Define clear guidelines for granting tax exemptions to organizations for which the burden
resulting from the tax exemption is a justifiable expense to the taxpayers of Regina. Eligibility
To be eligible for a tax exemption, an organization must conform to the following principles and
meet all the requirements of the Community Non-Profit Tax Exemption Policy. These requirements
include: Compliance with municipal policies, bylaws, codes, and legislation; Must be a non-profit
or charitable organization; A purpose or mandate that aligns with Council priorities and
objectives; Accessibility to the public; and Demonstration of financial need/impact. Application
Process Applicants must submit the following by the deadline to be considered for the following
taxation year: A completed application for Community Non-Profit Tax Exemption Supporting documents
A completed CNPTEP Performance Metrics spreadsheet - this document helps demonstrate how the
funding is being used to support organizations in achieving outcomes that align with and contribute
to the achievement of the City’s Strategic Priorities. The application deadline for tax exemptions
for the 2026 year is February 6, 2025. For more details about the program, submission requirements,
and to learn about evaluation criteria, review the CNPTEP Application Support Guide. Administration
will review applications under the Community Non-Profit Tax Exemption Policy and make
recommendations to Council. All recipients of property tax exemptions from the City are required to
make public acknowledgment of the tax exemption. Tax exemptions are dependent on the annual budget
set by City Council and will be shared once known. For further information, email
propertytaxexemptions@regina.ca or call 306-777-7133.
Property Tax Exemptions for Community Non-Profit Organizations
Property Search eServices Assessment Calculate the Estimated Property Taxes that would be generated
for a given assessment amount. Tax Estimate Calculator Commercial and Industrial Properties Tax
Phase-In Bylaw
Recycling
ishes and glasses, pots and pans, light bulbs, windows, mirrors and clothes hangers Strings, rope,
wires and cables Garden hoses Christmas lightsConstruction material
Hazardous materials such as household chemicals, motor oil, antifreeze, aerosol cans, batteries,
lighters and paint cans Medical waste Diapers and personal hygiene products Electronics Food and
kitchen waste Leaf and yard waste Tires Reminder: Recycling is now processed by SK Recycles. Some
items, like stretchy plastic, crinkly plastic, and Styrofoam, aren’t accepted in your blue cart but
can be recycled at SARCAN locations. Unacceptable Materials Still not sure about an item? Try our
Waste Wizard! Recycling Guidelines Rinse your recyclable containers and put them into your Blue
Cart – there’s no need to sort them. Please do not bag or stack your recyclables, put them loose
inside your cart. Shredded paper is the one exception. It must be put in a paper bag or box and
tied closed to be recycled in your Blue Cart. Remove and discard any caps and lids. Flatten your
boxes and cardboard so you will be able to fit more recyclables into your Blue Cart. Only put
acceptable recyclables inside your Blue Cart. Any unacceptable materials have to be removed at the
processing facility, and our costs increase based on the amount of unacceptable materials mixed in
with the recycling. Step 1: Fill It Blue Cart Recycling Do not bag or stack items. Keep recyclables
loose in the cart. Secure shredded paper in paper bag/box. Brown Garbage Cart Bag or bundle all
waste items. Double bag animal waste, dust particles and powdered materials. Green Food & Yard
Waste Cart Line the bottom of your green cart with newspaper, tissues, paper towel or cardboard to
minimize items freezing and/or sticking to the cart. Wrap smelly food scraps in newspaper or use
kraft or starch-lined paper bags (available at major retailers). Store your green cart outdoors to
avoid the freeze-thaw cycle. Use a broom or shovel to loosen stuck or frozen items so the cart
empties easily. Store your cart in a shady location between collection days. Keep cart lid
closed. Layer paper and cardboard products like paper yard waste bags, tissues, paper towel and
egg cartons to absorb liquids. Rinse out your green cart with a garden hose periodically. The
use of compostable (BPI certified) plastic bags can help with freezing waste and smell. Remember
Keep cart lids closed & do not let them overflow. Do not place additional waste beside your
cart. Make sure material is not packed too tightly and can easily come out of the carts when the
collection truck picks it up. Step 2: Place It On collection day, place the carts on even ground on
the street or in the back alley before 7:30 a.m. Make sure they do not block traffic. On the front
street Place cart wheels against the curb. In the winter, place your cart with its wheels against
the street side of the snow ridge. In the back lane Place cart wheels at the edge of your back lane
with enough space away from your back hedge, garage or fence. Arrange the cart so the arrows on the
lid are pointed toward the centre of the road or lane. Step 3: Space It Leave enough space around
your cart so that you can easily walk around it. There should be at least 1.2 meters (approximately
four feet) of space between other objects such as parked cars, power poles, utility boxes, fences,
downspouts and garages. Step 4: Store It Roll your empty cart back in a secure location on your
property or against your fence after it has been collected. Please keep carts from blocking alleys.
This helps keep our alleys clean and prevents litter. striped Cart Placement &
Collection Guide Never miss a collection day. No matter your preference, there is a
notification option for everyone. Sign up for reminders - We’ll send you an email or call to remind
you of your next cart collection date. You can also save it to your Outlook, iCal or Google
calendar to receive weekly reminders. Download the app - Get the Regina Waste app from Google Play
or the App Store to view your collection schedule on the go and conveniently set notification
reminders for your waste collection days. Print it - Download and print your personalized calendar.
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Reconciliation
underway to support ongoing learning and public awareness once the site is complete. A site
blessing was held on May 5, 2026 to prepare the land for construction. The site is set to open to the public in the fall of 2027.
Ceremony Site In 2024, City Council dedicated lands near the Murray Golf Course as an Indigenous
Ceremony site. This site will provide a dedicated space to help facilitate reclamation of culture
and identity by Indigenous people. The City of Regina acknowledges the past harms perpetrated
against Indigenous peoples and the continued effects. This site will provide access to culturally
responsive opportunities to help the community heal from these negative historic events. It will
also provide a space for people to learn and feel connected to the land. Working with the
Indigenous Advisory Committee, the City hosts Sweat Lodge Ceremonies that are open to members of
the community. These occur during the summer. Additional Ceremonies may be held as directed by
Elders and Ceremony People. Since 2024, more than 25 sweat lodge ceremonies have taken place at
this location for both City of Regina employees and elected officials, as well as community
organizations and members of the public. Learn more about the Ceremony Site here: Link to City of
Regina | Ceremony Site kâ-nâsihcikêwin Indigenous Framework kâ-nâsihcikêwin – meaning “to go out to
attain” in Cree – is the City of Regina’s Indigenous Framework, dedicated to embedding Indigenous
perspectives and ways of knowing into all aspects of City operations and policies. Rooted in the
principles of fairness, reciprocity and respect, this framework aims to guide the City’s journey
toward reconciliation and equitable relations with Indigenous communities. Link to framework on
page 226 in Council Agenda: Agenda - Wednesday, April 9, 2025 In the lead up to the vote at City
Council on April 9, 2025, Edmund Bellegarde, CEO of Kihew Consulting, spoke about the importance of
overcoming differences by sitting together. He gives us a great reminder that when we work together
and invest in relationships, we strengthen each other and improve outcomes. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/lgcN0CrMsek
