Housing vouchers for the purchase of housing for certain categories of IDPs from occupied territories
On 24 November 2025 the procedure for providing housing assistance to certain categories of IDPs who lived in occupied territories came into effect (hereinafter – Resolution No. 1176).
The purpose of this Procedure is to provide housing for specific categories of internally displaced persons (IDPs) who previously lived in occupied territories.
What is a “Housing voucher”?
A housing voucher is a form of state support in the form of a special electronic payment document provided to certain categories of IDPs who relocated from occupied territories and areas of active hostilities, to help them address their housing needs.
It can be used to cover:
• the purchase of housing;
• the down payment for a mortgage;
• repayment of an existing mortgage loan.
Who is eligible for a housing voucher
Housing vouchers are available to IDPs belonging to the following categories:
1. Combatants
As defined in paragraphs 19–25 of Part One of Article 6 of the Law of Ukraine “On the Status of War Veterans and Guarantees of Their Social Protection”. This includes:
• servicemembers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine, the Foreign Intelligence Service, police officers, and personnel of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and other military formations,
• who took part in international peacekeeping and security operations,
• or were deployed to countries where hostilities were taking place.
2. Persons with Disabilities Resulting from War
As defined in paragraphs 11–16 of Part Two of Article 7 of the Law of Ukraine “On the Status of War Veterans and Guarantees of Their Social Protection”.
These are:
• individuals who acquired a disability as a result of wounds, concussions, injuries or diseases
• received while defending the country,
• or performing official duties,
• including in areas of active hostilities,
• during liquidation of the consequences of the Chornobyl disaster,
• or due to exposure to nuclear materials.
Who is not eligible for a housing voucher
A person is not eligible for a voucher if:
• They are subject to sanctions under the Law of Ukraine “On Sanctions”.
• They have a criminal conviction for crimes against national security (Section I of the Criminal Code) or against peace, human security, and international order (Section XX).
• They own housing (except when the housing was purchased with a mortgage loan that has not yet been fully repaid and is secured by a mortgage).
• Members of the applicant’s family own housing in government-controlled territory, have received monetary compensation for adequate housing, or have received housing from the state.
• They have received monetary compensation for adequate housing.
• They received state housing for permanent residence while registered as an IDP.
• They have applied for or already received compensation for destroyed housing.
Information about the applicant’s and their family’s housing ownership is verified on the date of application through:
• the State Register of Property Rights to Immovable Property — to confirm ownership of apartments, houses, etc.;
• the State Register of Civil Status Acts — to confirm family composition (marriage, children, etc.).
These checks are carried out automatically through the Diia portal or mobile application.
Does housing ownership affect eligibility?
Ownership of housing in occupied territories by the applicant or their family does not affect participation in the programme.
Family members include:
• spouse;
• minor children;
• adult children with disabilities living with the applicant;
• parents who are dependants;
• other individuals living together and sharing a household (if confirmed by documents).
This composition is determined based on civil status records and registry data.
However, ownership of housing in government-controlled territory by the applicant and/or their family members is grounds for refusal.
Conditions for receiving and using the housing voucher
Amount of assistance (voucher value): 2 million UAH, provided once per recipient.
It may be used for:
• purchasing housing;
• a down payment on a mortgage;
• repayment of an existing mortgage loan.
According to the Procedure, voucher recipients may combine their vouchers to:
• jointly purchase housing (e.g., an apartment or house);
• invest in the construction of housing;
• acquire shared ownership of a single property.
Validity period and restrictions
A housing voucher is valid for 5 years. Restrictions include:
• Housing cannot be purchased from close relatives.
• The purchased property cannot be sold for 5 years.
• Assistance cannot be granted to persons who already received compensation or own housing.
• Notary service fees when submitting the application are covered by the applicant.
Implementation mechanism
1)Applications for a housing voucher can be submitted:
• via the Diia portal or mobile app — free of charge;
• through a Centre for Administrative Services (CNAP) — free of charge;
• through a notary — at the applicant’s own expense.
2)After submission, information is verified automatically through:
• the State Register of Property Rights — to check housing ownership;
• the State Register of Civil Status Acts — to confirm family composition;
• the Unified IDP Register — to confirm IDP status;
• the War Veterans Register — to confirm eligibility category;
• the List of Occupied Territories — to verify previous place of residence.
The verification date is the date the application is submitted.
3)If automated checks do not confirm certain information (e.g., family composition or absence of housing), the applicant may upload documents through:
• the Diia portal or app;
• CNAP;
• a notary.
These may include:
• copies of property ownership documents;
• documents confirming family ties.
Assignment of the right to claim compensation
This legal mechanism means that, upon receiving a voucher, a person transfers to the state the right to claim compensation for damage suffered due to internal displacement from occupied territories.
Using the housing voucher
After choosing a housing property or mortgage loan, the request for funding is submitted to the programme administrator chosen by the beneficiary, either personally or through a representative, in electronic form:
- via the Diia portal (where technically available), including the mobile app;
- through a CNAP or a notary (where technically available through the Diia portal).
The Housing Voucher may be used only by its holder and cannot be transferred to third parties.
If you have additional questions or need legal advice on housing vouchers, you can sign up for an online consultation with a lawyer on the PravoVsim platform at this link.
This informational material was created within the framework of a project implemented by Charitable Foundation “Caritas Mariupol” in cooperation with the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and funded by the European Union’s Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or the DRC. Neither the European Commission nor the DRC can be held responsible for the content of this material.
