Because of the war that Russia began, the housing of many Ukrainians was destroyed or damaged. They can apply for monetary compensation from the state. The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine told how to submit an application and what is needed to receive assistance.
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Who has the right to compensation.
Citizens of Ukraine who have reached the age of 18 and are the owners of the corresponding object can apply for compensation for damaged or destroyed real estate. A prerequisite is the availability of information on the right of ownership in the state register of rights to real estate.
According to Article 9 of the Law of Ukraine " This right is taken into account when determining the priority of consideration of applications and payments.
At the same time, the law determines the list of persons who are not entitled to compensation. In particular, this applies to persons to whom restrictive measures (sanctions) are applied in accordance with the Law of Ukraine "
Compensation is accrued for housing, which:.
damaged due to hostilities after February 24, 2022 (that is, after the entry into force of the Decree of the President of Ukraine of 24. 02. 2022 No. 64 “On the introduction of martial law in Ukraine”);
Located in a non -acceduated territory where active hostilities are not underway (in accordance with the list of territories on which the fighting is carried out (conducted), or temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation, approved by the Ministry of Development).
To date, compensation is provided for damaged housing facilities for repairs - the purchase of construction products in order to carry out the current or overhaul by the recipient of compensation or by ordering the relevant works and services at the real estate object.
If the damage concerns apartments in an apartment building, compensation can only be provided if common areas (stairwells, elevators, roofs, entrances, etc.. ) did not receive damage or such damage were eliminated (repaired) after hostilities.
Compensation for destroyed housing facilities is provided by issuing a housing certificate or monetary compensation for restoration on its own land.
How to apply.
You can apply for compensation online through the portal of public services " The list of necessary documents for submitting an application offline can be followed.
After filing the application, it is being worked out by the relevant commission within 30 business days and sets the date of inspection of property to establish the amount of compensation.
An application for compensation for destroyed or damaged residential real estate can also be in the international register of losses created by Ukraine, the EU and 42 other countries. Applications are currently accepting, while their consideration and provision of compensation will occur within the framework of the future compensation mechanism, which is now at the stage of creation.
Recall that in March the Cabinet Resolution of March 14, 2025 entered into force. No. 296, amended in the procedure for providing compensation for the property damaged as a result of the war.