In what way will it be possible to receive compensation for damaged / destroyed real estate property?

Today, Ukraine has a state program called eVidnovlennia (eRecovery) that provides compensation for damaged or destroyed housing as a result of hostilities. Currently, not all of the declared forms of compensation are valid, and the list below is only a summary of the current components of the program.

Compensation for damaged housing:

1. Financial assistance for repairs:

• Eligibility conditions:
• Housing damaged after February 24, 2022.
• Located in the unoccupied territory where active hostilities are not taking place.
• Recognized as suitable for reconstruction after assessment by the commission.
• Procedure:
• Submit an application through the application or the Diia portal.
• Open a specialized account eVidnovlennia (eRecovery) in one of the partner banks.
• Allow the local government commission to inspect the property to assess the damage.
• After the amount of compensation is approved, the funds will be credited to the special account.
• Use of funds:
• Purchase of construction materials and payment for repairs.
• Payment is possible only in stores and companies that participate in the program.
• Compensation for destroyed housing:

2. Housing certificate:

• Conditions of receipt:
• Housing is completely destroyed and cannot be restored.
• It is located in the unoccupied territory where active hostilities are not taking place.
• Procedure:
• Submit an application through the application or the Diia portal.
• After reviewing the application, a special commission will determine the amount of compensation.
• Receive an electronic housing certificate that will be stored in the Register of Damaged and Destroyed Property.
• Use of the certificate:
• Purchase of new housing in the primary or secondary market.
• Investing in an object at the construction stage.
• The certificate is valid for 5 years from the date of receipt.

Please note:

• The eVidnovlennia (eRecovery) program is constantly expanding, and new opportunities and conditions may appear over time.
• For up-to-date information, we recommend that you regularly check the official Diia portal and follow the updates.