Kazakhstan sets new housing allocation rules prioritizing orphans and veterans
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Kazakhstan's Ministry of Industry and Construction has approved new rules for allocating state and rental housing, reserving at least 20% for orphans and 50% for socially vulnerable groups. The rules also set income ceilings and prioritize certain categories for subsidized mortgages. The changes aim to increase transparency in housing distribution.
Key Facts
- At least 20% of municipal housing and apartments rented by local authorities will be allocated to orphans and children left without parental care.
- At least 50% of housing will be reserved for socially vulnerable categories, including WWII veterans, people with disabilities, large families, and widows.
- Income limits for housing eligibility are set at 2 times the subsistence level per family member for families of three or more, 3.5 times for two-person families, and 5.5 times for single citizens.
- Subsidized mortgages at 2% annual interest will be available to those on the housing waiting list with per capita income not exceeding 5 times the subsistence level.
- Housing allocation decisions will be made by the automated information system of Otbasy Bank to increase transparency.
Housing Allocation Priorities
The new rules require that at least 20% of municipal housing and apartments rented by local executive bodies be allocated to orphans and children left without parental care. At least 50% of housing will be reserved for socially vulnerable categories, including WWII veterans and persons equated to them, veterans of combat operations in other states, people with disabilities of groups I and II, families raising children with disabilities, widows, large families, and citizens whose families include a person with disability of group I or II or a child with special needs. Citizens not belonging to these categories may apply for the remaining housing stock if they are registered in the unified republican electronic database or the Housing Provision Center system as those in need of housing. The same allocation shares will apply to the distribution of housing through subsidized mortgage loans under the housing construction savings system.
Income Requirements and Mortgage Access
When allocating housing, the family's income over the last six months is taken into account. For families of three or more people, per capita income must not exceed two times the subsistence level; for two-person families, the limit is 3.5 times; and for single citizens, 5.5 times. Income from labor and entrepreneurial activities is considered in these calculations. Subsidized mortgages at 2% annual interest are available to citizens on the housing waiting list whose per capita income does not exceed five times the subsistence level, including orphans, veterans, people with disabilities, large families, and widows. Mortgage programs at 5% and 7% annual interest are open to other citizens on the housing waiting list.
Automated Allocation System
Decisions on housing distribution and allocation will now be made by the automated information system of Otbasy Bank. This measure is aimed at increasing the transparency of the housing allocation process.
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Kazakhstan sets new housing allocation rules prioritizing orphans and veterans
