The latest snapshot of homelessness in Regina shows a decrease in numbers, offering a sign of progress while underscoring the sustained effort required to address the issue. A point-in-time count conducted in October 2025 found 767 people experiencing homelessness in the city, a reduction from the 824 documented in the 2024 count.
A Closer Look at the 2025 Count Data
The count, organized with 120 volunteers canvassing zones across Regina, was detailed in a Tuesday news release from Namerind Housing Corporation, a non-profit Indigenous agency focused on affordable housing. The organization acts as an advisory partner for Regina’s homelessness strategy and the local administrator for the federal Reaching Home funding program.
When excluding instances of "hidden homelessness"—which includes people staying in hotels, motels, hospitals, or correctional facilities—the 2025 total was 653 individuals. This figure was reported to Housing Infrastructure Communities Canada, the federal body overseeing housing and homelessness initiatives. Namerind's release cautions that the single-day count does not capture the full scope of homelessness in the city but provides a crucial data "snapshot" for planning and action.
Community Response and Strategic Plans
Robert Byers, President and CEO of Namerind, stated that the data strengthens local planning and coordinated efforts. "While the reduction in numbers is a step in the right direction, it’s also reinforcement that we have to keep doing what we’ve been doing," Byers said. "It will take our entire community to end homelessness here in Regina."
The count identified individuals facing various forms of housing instability, including unsheltered homelessness, living in encampments, couch surfing, and staying in shelters. Byers referenced Namerind's strategic plan to end homelessness, announced in spring 2025, which estimated a need for $111 million to secure sufficient housing units and support services to achieve that goal by 2030.
The Path Forward for Regina
"This kind of data collection makes it possible for us and for local partners to see the reality of Regina’s current state of homelessness," Byers emphasized in the release. "With that data, we’re able to continue to act and work together to make sure everyone in our community has a home."
The reported decrease offers a measure of hope, validating current strategies. However, the continued high number of individuals without stable housing and the significant financial investment outlined in Namerind's plan highlight the complex, ongoing challenge that requires persistent community-wide commitment and resources.
