Regina point-in-time count shows a drop while advocates say it underestimates homelessness

A 2025 point-in-time count in Regina recorded 767 people experiencing homelessness, down from 824 in 2024; local advocates and outreach workers say the count likely underestimates people in hidden locations and on the streets.

A volunteer point-in-time (PiT) count conducted on Oct. 2, 2025 reported 767 people experiencing homelessness in Regina, compared with 824 in 2024. Namerind Housing Corporation organizes the annual count and submitted the 2025 results to the federal housing body. Namerind described the decrease as encouraging while noting many people still need housing and supports. Several local advocates and outreach workers say the count does not reflect their observations of hidden and street homelessness. Main known facts: - The 2025 PiT count recorded 767 people experiencing homelessness in Regina, down from 824 in 2024. - Namerind Housing Corporation runs the annual count and submitted the 2025 results to Housing Infrastructure Communities Canada. - Advocates and outreach workers say PiT counts miss hidden homelessness and that street observations suggest higher numbers. - The City of Regina and the provincial ministry say the count provides useful data but may not capture the full scope; the city has provided annual funding to Namerind and cited a new person-centred encampment response strategy, and the province announced additional funding to expand homelessness services. Summary: The reported decrease is presented by Namerind as a positive sign, but community advocates and service providers report ongoing high demand and say the PiT number likely underestimates the true extent of homelessness. The 2025 results have been submitted to the federal housing agency, and city and provincial funding and coordination efforts are cited as part of continuing work to address homelessness.