Boarded up homes in Regina will be demolished by city if not restored by owners [Video]

The City of Regina says it is taking action on boarded up properties and if owners do not make an effort to renovate, buildings will be demolished.

Most of the boarded up properties are located in the inner city neighbourhoods.

In 2023, 29 houses were knocked down by the city, in 2024 city officials say they are working with 39 property owners.

“If the city does step in to do a remedy on that type of property and conduct a demolition we have contractors that do that demolition and the cost for that is ultimately taken and put on the tax roll for the property,” Chad Freeland, a bylaw enforcement officer with the City of Regina said.

Many of the properties are located in the North Central Neighbourhood and the community association considers them a safety issue and is in favour of demolition.

However, they are also concerned about what …