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Regina’s growth as a city is having an impact on housing prices, but a new report from the city said the housing supply is also growing to meet the demand.
In its growth monitoring report, the city said Regina has seen “a population growth of 27,000 since 2021.”
The report cited the Royal Bank of Canada’s housing trends and affordability report, saying, “Regina is still the most affordable major Canadian city to buy a house based on a benchmark price of $356,400 (as of June 2026) across all housing types.”
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“By tracking housing market, development, economic and demographic trends, the City of Regina can make informed infrastructure investments and policy decisions that support long-term growth,” said Luke Grazier, acting director of sustainable infrastructure.
“This data also helps measure how effective incentive programs are in supporting new housing development and revitalizing established neighbourhoods.”
In addition to population growth, the city said demand for housing is being driven by a “tight market for single-family houses.” This has led to an increased demand for alternative options, such as secondary suites, multiplexes and apartments.
The city said in 2025, building permits for housing units hit a five-year high. A total of 1,674 units were approved, 58 per cent of which were multi-unit housing.
Five per cent of added units were semi-detached or duplexes. Fifteen per cent were single detached homes.
The diversity of housing units available was also highlighted by the fact that the number of building permits for detached backyard suites and secondary suites rose significantly, representing “18 per cent of total units approved in 2025.”
According to Stu Niebergall, president of the Regina and Region Home Builders Association, the report “recognizes that no single housing type will meet Regina’s future needs. Delivering a balanced mix of single-detached homes, townhomes, apartments and secondary suites will be critical to maintaining affordability and giving residents housing options at every stage of life.”
The city also pointed to the success of infill development. According to the report, over the past five years, 59 chronically-vacant lots have been redeveloped, creating 411 new housing units, including 12 new developments completed in 2025 that added 50 units.
