Late last year, City Council approved the 2023 Budget with a 3.67% mill rate increase. For the average home valued at $315,000, this means an increase of $6.85 per month ($82.20 annually) in 2023. 



The approved mill rate is 1% lower than what was proposed. To achieve this, Council directed administration to increase efficiencies and reduce internal City expenditures by $2.9 million. Savings were found in budgets for travel, training, consulting, and by reviewing vacant positions, without negatively impacting service delivery. 



The 2023 Budget also includes new strategic investments that will make Regina a more vibrant community, improve safety and well-being for residents, and drive economic prosperity and environmental sustainability. About $9 million in operating and $75 million in key capital investments are invested over the next two years to support these priorities. 

Go to Regina.ca/budget for more information

The City now offers three new programs to support low-income households with a senior or a low-income person living with a disability: 



• The Low-Income Municipal Property Tax Deferral Program allows eligible households to defer a portion of their municipal property taxes. Participants are permitted to defer $600, $1,200 or the incremental increase in municipal taxes from the prior year. 

• The High Efficiency Water Retrofit Program provides eligible households with support to obtain water efficiency audits and installation of items such as a high-efficiency toilet, showerheads, and faucets to reduce water usage. 

• The Water Utility Rebate Program allows eligible households to receive a rebate on their monthly utility bill. The rebate is about $20 per month. Households with a very low income may be eligible to receive an enhanced rebate of about $40 per month. 

These programs are designed to help these residents stay in their homes longer and make utility payments more affordable. 

Go to Regina.ca/affordability for information on criteria needed to be part of these programs