Currently, 4.4 million citizens are registered as internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ukraine. Of these, about 900,000 are already receiving social housing. This was announced by the Minister of Social Policy, Family, and Unity, Denys Uliutin, during a working visit to the Zaporizhzhia region.
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“There are currently 4.4 million people in the IDP registry. Of these, 900,000 are receiving social housing,” the minister said.
Housing Issues for IDPs and Government Support
During his working trip to the frontline region, the minister emphasized the importance of personal communication with local residents and representatives of the authorities. In Zaporizhzhia, Denys Uliutin visited the Pension Fund office, which is currently responsible for all social payments, and discussed the issues faced by internally displaced persons. One of the main topics was the necessity of acquiring housing for IDPs.
According to the minister, the government has already adopted a program that provides for compensation of the down payment on mortgage loans for internally displaced persons. The state also covers the bank fees. The housing that can be purchased under this program must be no older than 20 years from the date of commissioning.
The Situation in Zaporizhzhia Region and the Role of Communities
The head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov, noted that approximately 200,000 IDPs are officially registered in the region. In Zaporizhzhia itself, there are already 180 apartments in new buildings available for purchase, including within the framework of the new government program.
Fedorov emphasized that internally displaced persons are a significant resource for the development of regions, and it is extremely important to ensure their integration into local communities and support for the economy. According to him, the territorial community can co-finance up to 30% of the cost of housing for IDPs who have decided to stay in the region.
The local authorities are also studying the needs for specialists in socially useful professions, including metallurgists and doctors, who will be guaranteed an additional 30% compensation for the cost of housing.