The Saskatchewan government is spending $9.2 million to begin repairs and renovations on nearly 300 provincially owned social housing units in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert.
The funding is part of the 2025-26 provincial budget and will support multi-year projects aimed at making more units available for rent.
"Making rent-ready social housing units available across the province is a top priority," Social Services Minister Terry Jenson said. "This year's investment will increase the number of rentable units, reduce vacancies and meet the needs of larger families."
The province said plans are underway to bring vacant units back into service. The work includes:
- $4.3 million for major repairs to 154 units at Prairie Place in Regina.
- $3.4 million for the first phase of renovations on 44 units at Westview Place in Saskatoon.
- $1.5 million to repair or replace major components for 87 units at Bryant Place in Prince Albert.
The Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) is investing a total of $88.4 million this year to improve housing availability, the province said. The money is expected to support repairs for up to 1,600 units and provide housing for 350 more households than last year.