Housing Initiatives for Internally Displaced Persons
The Ukrainian government has committed 7.7 billion hryvnias to housing programs for citizens displaced from temporarily occupied territories. Of this total, 6.6 billion hryvnias are allocated to the eRecovery program, which will provide housing for over 3,300 families who are either combat veterans or persons with disabilities resulting from the war. This effort is part of a broader national strategy to address the immense housing crisis caused by the ongoing conflict.
Terms of the eRecovery Program
Under the eRecovery program, the state provides housing vouchers worth 2 million hryvnias per individual or family whose homes remain in temporarily occupied areas. These vouchers can be used for:
- purchasing property on the primary or secondary real estate market;
- paying a down payment;
- repaying a mortgage on a newly constructed property.
Yuliia Svyrydenko: 'The state is providing housing vouchers worth 2 million hryvnias per individual or family whose homes remain in temporarily occupied territory.'
An additional 1.1 billion hryvnias is designated for constructing social rental housing, which will be available to 505 displaced families from Mariupol. Furthermore, a modular housing settlement for internally displaced persons is planned for the Myronivska community in the Kyiv region. Applications for the eRecovery program's housing component for IDPs from temporarily occupied territories can be submitted via the Diia portal, and will soon also be accepted at administrative service centers or through notaries. The scale of displacement, with millions forced from their homes, makes such targeted programs critical for social stability.
This government initiative represents a significant step in supporting those who have suffered from the war and lost their homes. The introduced program aims not only to provide shelter for the displaced but also to stimulate the housing market, which could positively impact the national economy during post-war recovery. It is crucial that these measures are implemented effectively and are accessible to all who require assistance.
In addition to the recently announced housing support, the government has also earmarked 6.6 billion hryvnias specifically for housing vouchers aimed at veterans and internally displaced persons. This funding is crucial as it complements the broader initiative to alleviate the housing crisis stemming from the ongoing conflict. For more details on the distribution of these funds and eligibility criteria, you can read about the housing support for veterans and IDPs.