The Regina South Albert's candidates' promises on Housing & Homelessness

This is a page from the 2024 Saskatchewan general election.

Housing & Homelessness platforms

Here's what the candidates in Regina South Albert, and their parties, are promising.

Increase the First-Time Homebuyers Tax Credit from $10K to $14K, increasing the benefit from $1,050 to $1,575
Allow people to claim up to $4,000/year in home renovation expenses for a $420 tax credit, with an additional amount for seniors

"The Saskatchewan Home Renovation Tax Credit will allow individuals and families to claim up to $4,000 annually in home renovation expenses, for savings up to $420 per year. Seniors will be able to claim an additional $1,000 in expenses, for savings up to $525 per year." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

We don't have any NDP policies on Home purchases and ownership.

Expand Complex Needs Emergency Shelter facilities to more communities

We don't have any NDP policies on Homeless services.

We don't have any Sask Party policies on Public housing.

Make very vacant government-owned housing unit available for families within four years

We don't have any Sask Party policies on Rental housing.

Limit how often and by how much landlords can increase rents

"Pass a Landlord and Tenant Rent Protection Act to protect renters, help them keep a roof over their heads and limit how often and how much rents can increase." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20
Reverse changes to the Income Support programme and restore the direct payment of rent and utilities