Newly released documents from the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, released by the Saskatchewan NDP, show that vacancy rates for social housing have skyrocketed under the Saskatchewan Party government. Social housing vacancy rates have increased from seven percent in 2012 to 18 percent in 2022, with 3,161 vacant units. In Regina, that number is even steeper, with […]
Regina’s Executive Committee approved an action plan to see the city apply for the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). If their application succeeds, the city could access $36.2 million to approve 1,110 permits for housing units over the next three years. With the committee’s approval, the plan will go before the city council next […]
The City of Regina is set to receive funding to support the development of new affordable rental units. The funding comes from the Federal Government and is the third round of the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) Cities Stream, administered through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The funding will facilitate the rapid construction of […]
It was in October that Jennifer Fuller moved in with her partner. Shortly after moving in, they were told they had to move out as their landlord had defaulted on their mortgage. With Fuller in attendance, the Offical Opposition called on the Sask. Party to address the province’s country-leading mortgage default rate, four times higher than […]
With the federal government trying to pump the brakes on inflation through interest rate hikes, housing sales remain pretty strong in Saskatchewan. “As expected, gains in lending rates are having some cooling impacts on the housing market causing consumers to seek out more affordable options.” according to Chris Guérette, CEO of Saskatchewan Realtors Association. […]
At Wednesday’s city council meeting, council approved demolishing two houses to make way for a new parking stall. Regina council approved the removal of the two buildings after a business requested that a lack of parking hurt their ability to hire and fill positions. With the approved removal, some residents are worried that Regina’s downtown […]
The Saskatchewan Government is looking to grow the province to 1.4 million people by 2030. However, a group of housing cooperation’s in the province says there won’t be enough housing units to accommodate that growth. The Saskatchewan Housing Continuum Network comprises the Saskatchewan REALTORS Association, Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association, Regina & Region Home […]
Following a consultation tour, Social Services and Housing critic Meara Conway has released a report on how to reduce poverty and provide affordable housing in Saskatchewan. The NDP MLA for Regina Elphinstone-Centre visited cities including Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, North Battleford and Prince Albert. Conway says the report has a set a goal to reduce […]
The Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) are looking for possible ideas and partners to create affordable housing in the province. Social Services Minister Lori Carr says they are looking for proposals for innovative housing ideas for hard to house individuals . “Whether that be low income people, people with disabilities possibly people with addictions and the […]
