Due to the Russian military intervention, many Ukrainians were forced to leave their homes and become internally displaced persons (IDPs). IDPs can apply for a subsidy to pay for housing and communal services. The Ministry of Reintegration told how this can be done and what documents are needed.

Can IDPs apply for a subsidy?.

Internally displaced persons can apply for a subsidy for utility bills.

The subsidy is provided at the place of actual residence of the person. At the same time, the conclusion of a housing (lease) contract is not required, and the composition of the household is indicated by the applicant in the declaration.

Where do IDPs need to go to apply for a subsidy?.

IDPs can apply to one of the following bodies to receive a subsidy:.

authorized official of the executive body of the village, settlement, city council of the relevant territorial community;

administrative services center;

service center of the Pension Fund.

Also, migrants can use electronic services:.

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PFC electronic services web portal;

mobile application of the Pension Fund of Ukraine. You can download it for Android and IOS.

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Applying for a subsidy: what documents do IDPs need.

To apply for a subsidy for utility bills, IDPs require the following documents:.

application for the appointment of a subsidy (in the prescribed form);

the right to income and expenses (in the prescribed form);

household occupant data;

passport, taxpayer registration number (RNUKNP);

certificate of IDP status.

The Ministry of Reintegration emphasized that the amount of assistance depends on the cost of housing and communal services used by the family, and on the level of its income. At the same time, assistance for living, which is provided to IDPs, is not taken into account in the total income when assigning a housing subsidy..

Earlier, the Ministry of Reintegration told how you can independently check whether a subsidy was assigned to pay utility bills.