Audit and Rehabilitation of Unused Properties
Ukraine is launching a project to audit and rehabilitate vacant properties to create a social housing fund. The Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine, in partnership with the international organization Habitat for Humanity (HFH), is beginning the selection of unused buildings. This initiative is being implemented under Law No. 4080 and will cover three pilot regions: Kyiv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Poltava oblasts. The audit of vacant real estate follows a clear schedule set to run until October 2026.
Action Plan and Expected Outcomes
Field inspections of approximately 60-70 buildings are planned for February-March, enabling a systematic audit of state and municipal properties. The collected data, including coordinates, will be entered into a digital system for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which will become fully operational in October 2026. In April-May, detailed investment cases for the 10-15 most promising properties are scheduled for preparation, which will include cost estimates for reconstruction and implementation plans.
Habitat for Humanity will also conduct nationwide property mapping to identify the most suitable buildings for conversion. The organization is considering financing the reconstruction of one building itself, as well as attracting international investors for other selected properties.
"Pilot projects of this kind are important test models that allow for the verification of different approaches before scaling up to a national level." - Nataliia Kozlovska
Navrozidis Panagiotis emphasized that Ukraine's housing crisis demands swift and sustainable solutions, and that a systematic approach to identifying and repurposing real estate will contribute to national housing reform and the creation of affordable homes.
This launched project is critically important given the urgent need for affordable housing for internally displaced persons and other vulnerable groups. The initiative is a direct response to the severe housing shortage caused by the ongoing war. Its successful implementation could serve as a model for future housing rehabilitation efforts across the country, contributing to broader economic recovery and social stability.