Kazakhstan subsidizes 50% of rent for 11,268 families through Otbasy Bank
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Kazakhstan's Ministry of Industry and Construction reported that 11,268 families currently receive state subsidies covering 50% of their rent in private housing. The program, operated by Otbasy Bank, has supported 45,514 families since 2022. Eligible applicants must be registered as housing-needy and have income below the subsistence minimum.
Key Facts
- 11,268 families currently receive rent subsidies, according to the Ministry of Industry and Construction.
- Since 2022, 45,514 families have received subsidies under the program.
- The subsidy covers 50% of rent, with the recipient paying the remaining 50%.
- Otbasy Bank is the program operator and accepts applications through its official website.
- Eligible categories include persons with disabilities, families raising children with disabilities, orphans, and large families.
Program Mechanics
The subsidy program is implemented under the rules approved by the Head of State for subsidizing part of the rent for apartments and houses rented from the private housing stock. The principle of targeted assistance implies shared responsibility: 50% is covered by state subsidies, and the remaining 50% is paid by the recipient from their own funds. Otbasy Bank JSC is designated as the program operator. To receive subsidy payments, an application is submitted through the official website of Otbasy Bank. During the application process, the landlord must confirm consent via digital signature (EDS).
Eligibility Criteria
The following categories of citizens can apply: persons with disabilities of groups I and II, families raising children with disabilities, orphans, and large families. The total income of each family member over the last 6 months must not exceed 1 times the subsistence minimum (50,851 tenge in 2026). Applicants must confirm their registration with the akimat as needing housing under the relevant categories. If all requirements are met, a tripartite agreement is concluded between Otbasy Bank, the subsidy recipient, and the landlord. Subsidies are paid by the state on time according to the date specified in the agreement.
Program Statistics
Since 2022, 45,514 Kazakhstani families have received subsidies. Contracts with 34,246 recipients were terminated early: 20,424 families have already obtained rental and credit housing, and contracts with 13,822 families were terminated due to non-compliance with the rules. Currently, the number of subsidy recipients is 11,268 families. The Ministry of Industry and Construction provided these figures through the acting head of the housing relations department, Daubek Kerimbayev.
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Kazakhstan subsidizes 50% of rent for 11,268 families through Otbasy Bank
