Basement Suite Permit in Regina, SK

Yes, most basement suite projects in Regina require a building permit from the city. Based on our data, Regina has issued 2,069 basement suite permits to date, making it one of the most common permit types in the city. Requirements vary depending on the scope and size of the project. Contact Regina's building department for specific requirements for your project.

Regina issues approximately 446 basement suite permits per year. Our data covers 2020 to present, with a total of 2,069 permits tracked. The number of basement suite permits has generally increased over time.

Based on construction values reported on 2,069 permits, the average basement suite project in Regina has a construction value of $33,544. The median value is $30,000, which may be more representative as it excludes outliers. Note that this is the total project construction cost, not the permit fee.

Basement Suite permit activity in Regina has been increasing in recent years. In 2025, 446 permits were issued, compared to 303 in 2022.

The typical process for a basement suite permit in Regina involves: 1) Preparing your project plans and documentation, 2) Submitting your application to Regina's building department, 3) Paying the applicable permit fees, 4) Waiting for plan review and approval, 5) Receiving your permit and beginning construction, and 6) Scheduling required inspections during and after construction.

Regina is one of 14 major Canadian cities we track for basement suite permit data. you can compare Regina's basement suite permit statistics including volume trends, processing times, and neighbourhood breakdowns with other cities on our national basement suite permit comparison page.