FAQs | Encampment Response Strategy

What is an encampment?

The City of Regina currently defines encampments as one or more tents or temporary shelters put up in one place.

How many people in Regina are houseless?

Houselessness in Regina has increased drastically in recent years.
In the 2024 Point-in-Time Count, 824 people were identified as houseless in Regina. This was a 69 per cent increase from 2021 and a 255 per cent increase compared to 2015.
Some key findings:
- 75 per cent of the people interviewed identified as Indigenous despite Indigenous people only making up 10 per cent of the general population.
- 47 per cent of those interviewed reported intergenerational trauma and 10 per cent were impacted by residential school experiences.
- 54 per cent said they experienced mental health issues and 71 per cent reported substance use challenges.
- 36 per cent indicated that they have mobility challenges.
- 31 per cent reported sensory impairment.
- Only 37 per cent accessed doctors’ services and 17 per cent received mental health care.
- 25 per cent said that they first experienced houselessness as a minor and 28 per cent of those interviewed were living with children (37 per cent of which were under age five).
- Houselessness among seniors and newcomers is an emerging issue.