As a result of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation, thousands of Ukrainians found themselves in a critical life situation — their homes were destroyed or suffered significant damage. At the same time, the state introduced support mechanisms that allow to receive compensation for damaged or destroyed residential real estate. Ministry of Justice of Ukraine provided clarification on the application procedure and basic requirements for receiving assistance.
Adult citizens of Ukraine who are the owners of the relevant real estate can submit an application. A mandatory condition is the availability of data on the right of ownership in the State Register of Property Rights to immovable property.
In accordance with Article 9 of the Law of Ukraine “On compensation for damage and destruction of certain categories of immovable property as a result of hostilities” and Order No. 381, a priority right to compensation is provided for certain categories of persons – this is taken into account in the order of consideration of applications and payments.
At the same time, the law also defines a limitation: compensation is not granted to persons against whom sanctions have been applied in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Sanctions”, as well as to those who have a criminal record for crimes against the foundations of national security of Ukraine, and their heirs.
Compensation is provided for housing that:
- suffered damage as a result of hostilities after February 24, 2022, i.e. from the moment martial law was introduced in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 64;
- located on the territory controlled by Ukraine, where no active hostilities are taking place, according to the official list of territories approved by the Ministry of Development.
Today, the state compensates for the costs of repairing damaged residential buildings. The recipient of the compensation can purchase construction materials for self-execution of current or capital repairs, or order relevant works or services.
In the case of apartments in an apartment building, compensation is possible only if the common areas (roofs, entrances, elevators, etc.) have not been damaged or have already been restored. If the housing was destroyed, the state provides either monetary compensation for construction on its own plot, or a housing certificate.
The application can be submitted online through the “Diya” portal or in person – through the Central Administrative Court or a notary. The list of necessary documents for submitting offline documentation is available at the link provided by the Ministry of Reconstruction. After the application is registered, the relevant commission considers it within 30 working days and sets a date for inspecting the damaged property to determine the scope and amount of compensation.
