{"id":1459,"date":"2025-10-02T10:54:29","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T07:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/?p=1459"},"modified":"2025-10-02T10:54:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T07:54:29","slug":"housing-benefits-for-combatants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/economics\/housing-benefits-for-combatants\/","title":{"rendered":"Housing benefits for combatants: what you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"497\">What the law provides for<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"775\">According to Article 12 of the Law of Ukraine \u00abOn the Status of War Veterans, Guarantees of Their Social Protection\u00bb, persons with the status of <strong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"640\">combatant<\/strong> provided <strong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"666\">75 % discounts<\/strong> for housing and communal services and related payments.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"918\">The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine also provides relevant resolutions and clarifications on the application of these benefits.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"923\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"953\">Who is entitled to benefits<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"984\"><strong>The following are entitled to 75 % discounts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1508\">\n<li data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1088\">\n<p data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1088\">myself <strong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1014\">combatant<\/strong>, which has the appropriate UBD status;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1508\">\n<p data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1508\">his family members who <strong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1133\">live together<\/strong> with a beneficiary, in particular:<br data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1160\" \/>- wife or husband,<br data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1187\" \/>- children under 18 years of age,<br data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1211\" \/>- unmarried adult children with disabilities of group I or II,<br data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1271\" \/>- persons caring for a war veteran of the first disability group (provided that he or she is not married),<br data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1380\" \/>- Parents who are unable to work,<br data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1408\" \/>- persons under guardianship or custody (if living together).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1708\">You should note: the benefit <strong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1566\">not automatically provided<\/strong> After obtaining the status, it is necessary to <strong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1618\">arrange<\/strong> through the Pension Fund or other authorised bodies.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1713\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1744\">What is covered by the benefit<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1782\">Benefit 75 % applies to such services:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"2467\">\n<li data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1973\">\n<p data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1973\"><strong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1822\">Rent (use of accommodation)<\/strong> - within the established standards: <strong data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1901\">21 m\u00b2 of total floor space for each family member<\/strong>, plus <strong data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1932\">10.5 m\u00b2 for the whole family<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2157\">\n<p data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2157\"><strong data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1998\">Utilities<\/strong>gas, electricity, water supply and sewerage, garbage collection, and other utilities under the terms of contracts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2274\">\n<p data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2274\"><strong data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2187\">Liquefied petroleum gas<\/strong> for domestic use, within consumption standards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2467\">\n<p data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2467\"><strong data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2294\">Solid fuels<\/strong> or other fuels (including liquid fuels), for households without central heating, also subject to compliance with the regulations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2664\">In the case of families where all household members are disabled, a discount for heating gas can be calculated for double the standard area (42 m\u00b2 per person + 21 m\u00b2 per family).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2892\">If several persons in one dwelling are eligible for benefits (for example, two persons with disabilities), the benefit is accrued to one of them - the one entitled to the higher percentage of the discount.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"2897\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2922\">How to apply for a benefit<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2924\" data-end=\"2949\">Steps for registration:<\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"3733\">\n<li data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"3150\">\n<p data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"3150\">Submit an application for entering information into the <strong data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3081\">The Unified State Automated Register of Persons entitled to Benefits (USARP)<\/strong> (if the data has not yet been entered).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3305\">\n<p data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3305\">Submit an application for a housing and communal services benefit (to the Pension Fund of Ukraine or authorised centres).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3592\">\n<p data-start=\"3309\" data-end=\"3338\">Add the necessary documents:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3592\">\n<li data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3376\">\n<p data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3376\">passport, TIN, ID card,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3415\">\n<p data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3415\">bank account details,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3470\">\n<p data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3470\">personal utility account numbers,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3592\">\n<p data-start=\"3476\" data-end=\"3592\">documents confirming family ties (if the application is submitted by a family member).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3733\">\n<p data-start=\"3596\" data-end=\"3733\">Submit applications in person, through ASCs, the Pension Fund, online through the Pension Fund's web portal or other electronic services.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3767\">Terms of review and submission:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"4117\">\n<li data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"3919\">\n<p data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"3919\">The Pension Fund must consider the application <strong data-start=\"3796\" data-end=\"3816\">within 10 days<\/strong>, and then notify the applicant of the decision within 3 days.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3920\" data-end=\"4117\">\n<p data-start=\"3922\" data-end=\"4117\">The benefit is granted in <strong data-start=\"3941\" data-end=\"3959\">in cash<\/strong>First, you pay the full amount of utility bills, and the part corresponding to the benefit is returned to your account.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4119\" data-end=\"4122\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4124\" data-end=\"4147\">What to keep in mind<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4149\" data-end=\"4818\">\n<li data-start=\"4149\" data-end=\"4328\">\n<p data-start=\"4151\" data-end=\"4328\">The benefit is valid for <strong data-start=\"4162\" data-end=\"4232\">only within the established standards of living space and consumption<\/strong>. Exceeding these norms will have to be paid in full.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4329\" data-end=\"4494\">\n<p data-start=\"4331\" data-end=\"4494\">If several persons are entitled to benefits in the same dwelling, the benefit is applied to one of them on the basis of the principle of greater benefit. The benefit <strong data-start=\"4504\" data-end=\"4526\">indirectly link<\/strong> with family income - it is provided regardless of the average monthly income.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4642\" data-end=\"4818\">\n<p data-start=\"4644\" data-end=\"4818\">If you are not eligible in person (for example, in the battlefield or in hospital), a family member can submit an application for you with copies of documents.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0429\u043e \u043f\u0435\u0440\u0435\u0434\u0431\u0430\u0447\u0430\u0454 \u0437\u0430\u043a\u043e\u043d\u043e\u0434\u0430\u0432\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e \u0417\u0433\u0456\u0434\u043d\u043e \u0437\u0456 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u0442\u0435\u044e 12 \u0417\u0430\u043a\u043e\u043d\u0443 \u0423\u043a\u0440\u0430\u0457\u043d\u0438 \u00ab\u041f\u0440\u043e \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u0443\u0441 \u0432\u0435\u0442\u0435\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0456\u0432 \u0432\u0456\u0439\u043d\u0438, \u0433\u0430\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0442\u0456\u0457 \u0457\u0445 \u0441\u043e\u0446\u0456\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u043e\u0433\u043e \u0437\u0430\u0445\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0443\u00bb, \u043e\u0441\u043e\u0431\u0430\u043c \u0437\u0456 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u0443\u0441\u043e\u043c \u0443\u0447\u0430\u0441\u043d\u0438\u043a \u0431\u043e\u0439\u043e\u0432\u0438\u0445 \u0434\u0456\u0439 \u043d\u0430\u0434\u0430\u0454\u0442\u044c\u0441\u044f 75 % \u0437\u043d\u0438\u0436\u043a\u0438 \u043d\u0430 \u043e\u043f\u043b\u0430\u0442\u0443 \u0436\u0438\u0442\u043b\u043e\u0432\u043e-\u043a\u043e\u043c\u0443\u043d\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0438\u0445 \u043f\u043e\u0441\u043b\u0443\u0433 \u0442\u0430 \u043f\u043e\u0432\u2019\u044f\u0437\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0445 \u0456\u0437 \u043d\u0438\u043c\u0438 \u043f\u043b\u0430\u0442\u0435\u0436\u0456\u0432. \u041a\u0430\u0431\u0456\u043d\u0435\u0442 \u041c\u0456\u043d\u0456\u0441\u0442\u0440\u0456\u0432 \u0423\u043a\u0440\u0430\u0457\u043d\u0438 \u0442\u0430\u043a\u043e\u0436 \u043d\u0430\u0434\u0430\u0454 \u0432\u0456\u0434\u043f\u043e\u0432\u0456\u0434\u043d\u0456 \u043f\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0430\u043d\u043e\u0432\u0438 \u0439 \u0440\u043e\u0437\u2019\u044f\u0441\u043d\u0435\u043d\u043d\u044f \u0449\u043e\u0434\u043e \u0437\u0430\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0441\u0443\u0432\u0430\u043d\u043d\u044f \u0446\u0438\u0445 \u043f\u0456\u043b\u044c\u0433. \u0425\u0442\u043e \u043c\u0430\u0454 \u043f\u0440\u0430\u0432\u043e \u043d\u0430 \u043f\u0456\u043b\u044c\u0433\u0438 \u041f\u0440\u0430\u0432\u043e [\u2026]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":207433346,"featured_media":1460,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"","rank_math_focus_keyword":"\u041f\u0456\u043b\u044c\u0433\u0438","td_subtitle":"","subtitle":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[805618],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1459","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-economics"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1459","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/207433346"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1459"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1459\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1461,"href":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1459\/revisions\/1461"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1460"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1459"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1459"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1459"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}