SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Saskatchewan’s Housing Leaders have released Secure Homes, Strong Future: A Housing Policy Blueprint for Saskatchewan ahead of the 2024 provincial election. The blueprint is built on grassroots consultations and expert research within the housing industry – providing insights and recommendations to support Saskatchewan’s housing continuum.

Saskatchewan’s residential housing industry, including construction, rental, and real estate, faces a significant gap in housing inventory to accommodate future population growth. Secure Homes, Strong Future focuses on policy amendments and funding investments to support the province’s residential housing industry and provide homes for Saskatchewan’s growing population.

Saskatchewan continues to attract, house, and employ people at record levels – a growing province means more housing units are required to ensure that the Saskatchewan advantage remains intact,” stated Saskatchewan’s Housing Leaders. “Our plan proposes common-sense ideas to build more affordable homes faster by improving affordability, unlocking development, lowering construction costs, and setting the stage for the future.”

The blueprint has four priority areas and includes several recommendations for provincial political parties to consider:

Enhancing Affordability and Reducing Housing Costs

  • PST Adjustments for Affordable Home Construction
  • Reinstating the Home Renovation Tax Credit
  • Making the Secondary Suite Incentive (SSI) Program Permanent
  • Avoid Adding Costs Through Changes to Codes and Regulations

Building More Homes Faster

  • Audit of Underused Government Properties for Affordable Housing
  • Provide Provincial Support for Infill Projects
  • Support Housing Enabling and Growth Infrastructure

Stronger Provincial Leadership on Housing

  • Establish a Provincial Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure

Supporting Rental Housing Providers & Protecting Tenants

  • Enhance Efficiency and Accessibility in Rental Housing Provider-Tenant Dispute Resolution
  • Bolster Collection Mechanisms for Rent Arrears and Damage

 

For more information:

Cole Zawislak
Director of Public Affairs and Communications
Saskatchewan REALTORS® Association
cole@sra.ca