Saskatchewan government is spending $9.2 million to repair and renovate 285 social housing units in Saskatoon, Regina, and Prince Albert as part of its 2025-26 budget, with the aim of reducing vacancies and meeting the needs of larger families.The funds will go toward major repair projects on Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC)-owned properties, bringing many currently vacant units back into service.“Making rent-ready social housing units available across the province is a top priority,” said Social Services Minister Terry Jenson. “This year’s spending will increase the number of rentable units, reduce vacancies and meet the needs of larger families.”.The work will include $4.3 million in Regina to repair 154 units at Prairie Place, $3.4 million for the first phase of renovations on 44 units at Westview Place in Saskatoon, and $1.5 million in Prince Albert to replace and repair building components in 87 units at Bryant Place.The $9.2 million allocation is part of SHC’s broader plan to spend $88.4 million this year to repair as many as 1,600 provincially owned housing units. The initiative is expected to provide affordable housing to 350 more Saskatchewan households this year compared to last.The projects are aimed at improving housing access and quality in the province’s three largest cities, with a particular focus on larger family units.
