Renters in Regina's North Central neighbourhood will soon have the chance to become home owners thanks to a deal signed between a First Nations housing company, the province and the city.

The Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) is transferring ownership of 10 vacant homes in North Central to the Silver Sage Housing Corporation, a non-profit organization that provides affordable housing to First Nations people.

The homes will be part of a rent-to-own program managed by Silver Sage.

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