Residents of Ukraine receiving housing subsidies can rest assured: for the majority of them, payments for the next period—from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027—will be extended automatically. However, there are exceptions where a personal visit to the Pension Fund is unavoidable.

RBC-Ukraine reports this based on an official statement from the Pension Fund of Ukraine (PFO) in their Telegram channel.

When automatic extension will not work

The Pension Fund of Ukraine has clarified in which cases citizens must submit a new application and income declaration to avoid losing their right to financial assistance. Automatic renewal does not apply if:

  • The composition of persons in the household has changed (for example, someone moved out or, conversely, registered at this address);
  • The list of received housing and communal services has changed.

In these situations, the system will not be able to correctly recalculate the amount of assistance, so the initiative must come from the subsidy recipient themselves.

How to submit documents

For those who need to apply for a subsidy again, the PFO offers several convenient ways to submit documents. This allows avoiding queues and saving time by using digital services or making a personal visit to a fund branch.

Experts remind that timely updating of data is critical for uninterrupted receipt of payments. If changes in family composition or services are ignored, the subsidy may be suspended until a new declaration is submitted.

Important nuances for large families

The situation with large families deserves special attention. They have the right to state support for paying utility bills; however, combining a benefit and a subsidy simultaneously is impossible. Citizens must independently calculate which option is more financially advantageous for them.

Previously, the Pension Fund had already clarified which periods are taken into account when calculating income for the appointment of a subsidy. In particular, the calculation includes not only official salaries but also money transfers from relatives abroad, which often affects the final amount of assistance.