Kazakhstan issues new housing waitlist rules effective September 14

September 5, 2026 at 07:31 AM1 min

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Kazakhstan's Ministry of Industry and Construction issued Order No. 426 on August 28, 2026, revising housing waitlist rules. The new rules take effect September 14, 2026, and introduce nine grounds for removal from the list. They also extend property restrictions to family members of applicants.

Key Facts

Order No. 426 was issued by the Ministry of Industry and Construction on August 28, 2026.
The new rules take effect on September 14, 2026.
Applicants must not have owned housing or a share of 50% or more in their only home during the past five years.
The same property restriction now applies to family members of the applicant.
The rules define nine grounds for removal from the housing waitlist.

Property Restrictions

Under the new rules, an applicant must not have owned housing or a share of 50% or more in their only home during the past five years. This requirement now also applies to family members of the applicant. When reviewing an application, authorities will consider not only the applicant's property but also the property status of family members.

Removal and Database Updates

The rules define nine grounds for removal from the housing waitlist. A proactive removal procedure is also established, requiring notification of the applicant and family members. Inventory of the electronic database 'Center for Housing Provision' will be conducted at least once a quarter. Updated waitlists are to be published after each inventory.