"Restoration": who is eligible for assistance and how can it be obtained?

The Ukrainian government's “єВідновлення” program is an initiative to provide compensation to Ukrainians for housing destroyed or damaged as a result of military operations. The program was launched on May 10, 2023. “єВідновлення” initially offered a maximum of 200,000 hryvnia, which could be used to purchase building materials or services from contractors registered in the program.

In early August 2023, the “єВідновлення” program was significantly expanded, introducing a new opportunity to receive a housing certificate as compensation. This certificate can be used to invest in real estate or purchase housing on the primary or secondary market without regional restrictions.

Various categories of persons, such as combatants who became disabled as a result of participating in the war, veterans, family members of deceased military personnel, mobilized persons, large families, persons with first and second category disabilities, foster parents in family-type orphanages, guardians and trustees, adoptive parents and foster parents, as well as minor orphans and children without parental care.

To participate in the “єВідновлення” program, you must submit an application through the “Дія” service. Later, this option will be available at administrative service centers, notaries, and social protection departments.

On the “Дія” platform, in the “Services” section, you need to select the appropriate option, report the damaged property, indicate its classification, area, location, contact details, and, if necessary, attach an image and a detailed description of the damage.

The process must be completed in the “Submit a claim for payment” section. After that, all you have to do is wait for a phone call from the local authorities to arrange for a commission to inspect the property and determine the amount of assistance to be provided, which you will be informed of through the Diya service.