Due to lack of housing, IDPs return to the war zone: how is the problem being solved?
About 130,000 IDPs were forced to return to the war zone and temporarily occupied territories due to lack of housing and work. This was discussed at the conference "Financial Assistance to Internally Displaced Persons". This threatens not only the safety of Ukrainian citizens but also the integrity of our country.
Why is it important to solve this problem and what options does the Government offer to address the housing issue? Let's analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the initiatives.
Preferential mortgage isHouse
✅ Low interest rate
✅ You can use a certificate for destroyed housing for a down payment
✅ Buying an apartment in a new building
❌ Shortage of affordable housing in new buildings
❌ Low maximum cost, additional funds are required for repairs
Certificate to compensate for the cost of destroyed housing
✅ Fair amount of compensation
❌ Lack of developers working under the program
❌ Does not apply to the occupied territories
What new changes in the agenda can help IDPs to secure their place in safe and free territories of Ukraine?
- The terms of eHousing may change in the near future. The Ukrainian Association of Developers is working on the program with Ukrfinzhytl and has also appealed to the Ministry of Economy on this issue.
- Olena Shulyak, Chair of the Committee on the Organization of State Power, Local Self-Government, Regional Development and Urban Planning, addressed the Prime Minister with a proposal to change the geography of housing certificates using the results of the Melitopol experiment and increase the scope of the program by attracting the support of international partners.
- The Ministry of Infrastructure has prepared a draft law on mechanisms for providing social housing to those in need, but it will be voted on after it is reviewed by the Verkhovna Rada committees.
The aggressor is trying not only to take our land, but also our people. Providing citizens with housing is an absolute duty of the state. We hope that all available opportunities will be used to increase the volume of new construction and improve the financial capabilities of Ukrainians to purchase housing. Providing housing for IDPs is an important step towards restoring justice and strengthening our country.
As a reminder, according to the Ministry of Social Policy, as of the beginning of 2024, there were 5 million IDPs in Ukraine. Data from the KSE Institute indicate that about 3.4 million owners' homes have been lost or damaged.
