Almaty allocates 152.8 billion tenge for 2026 land seizures
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Almaty's land relations department has bought 1,044 properties for state needs since the start of 2026. The adjusted city budget sets aside 152.8 billion tenge for land seizures this year. The department plans to buy more than 1,300 plots by the end of 2026.
Key Facts
- In 2025, Almaty bought 1,180 land plots for state needs for 119 billion tenge.
- The adjusted 2026 Almaty budget allocates 152.8 billion tenge for land seizures.
- The department plans to buy more than 1,300 plots by the end of 2026.
- Land is bought for transport infrastructure, social facilities, and energy projects, including BRT and metro construction.
- Compensation is set at market value by an independent appraiser on the valuation date.
2026 Land Seizure Budget
Almaty's adjusted 2026 budget sets aside 152.8 billion tenge for the seizure of land plots for state needs. The land relations department has already bought 1,044 properties since the beginning of 2026. The department plans to buy more than 1,300 plots by the end of the year. In 2025, the city bought 1,180 land plots for 119 billion tenge.
Projects and Compensation
Land is bought for transport infrastructure, social facilities, and energy projects. Ongoing projects include the extension of Zhubanov, Tole bi, and Mukanov streets, the Ryskulov Avenue extension, BRT and metro construction, and the expansion of the Central Stadium. Owners must receive equal compensation, either another land plot or property, or payment of the market value of the seized property. The value of the land and property is determined by an independent appraiser on the valuation date at market value. The department did not specify which properties were among the 1,044 bought since the start of the year, for which projects they were seized, or how much was paid in compensation.
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Almaty allocates 152.8 billion tenge for 2026 land seizures
