#Housing

Over 68,000 elevators in Ukraine have exhausted their lifespan, and their complete replacement is estimated at 140 billion hryvnias, experts warn.

Experts explained why ground-floor apartment owners must pay for elevator and pump repairs in HOAs, and how to legally make decisions when residents are away.

LUN and Work.ua calculated the size of the down payment under the "єОселя" program in various Ukrainian cities: from 165,000 UAH in Zaporizhzhia to 636,000 UAH in Lviv. It is the initial payment, not the monthly one, that remains the main barrier to buying housing.

Interest in private houses outside the cities in 2026 rose earlier than usual, while prices for housing and firewood continue to climb. We break down what it costs to buy a house in the village and prepare it for winter: from fuel to backup power and water.

Ukrainians who provide housing free of charge to internally displaced persons can receive a monthly state compensation. The payment is processed through the Pension Fund for six months, with automatic extension after a re-verification.

Competition for one-room apartments in Ukraine in the rental market is almost four times higher than when buying. In Cherkasy Oblast, a single rental listing receives up to 40 responses.

Realtor Max Marsh explained why demanding payment of a 50–100% monthly rent commission during an independent apartment search is a manipulation, and for which services an agent truly has the right to receive payment.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a program providing for the launch of a housing registry for IDPs in 2027. The document also includes plans for the integration of displaced persons and budget equalization reform.

🚨 Lonely pensioners may lose the allowance due to children's registration! 🏠💰 If you are 80+ years old and live alone, but your children are registered in your apartment — you may not receive compensation of 1,038 UAH. A lawyer explained how to deregister children without their consent and what to do if they are subject to military duty. 📜⚖️ #pensions #Ukraine #socialassistance #pensioners

🏠 The EIB has allocated €100 million for social housing in Ukraine. The pilot project will launch in Kropyvnytskyi, Kremenchuk, Lviv, Mykolaiv, and Zhytomyr. Apartments owned by communities will be available to IDPs, large families, and veterans. Rent will amount to up to 30% of family income. 🇺🇦🔑

Since March 2025, a new line item has appeared in Kyiv residents' bills — a fee for building management. The charge concerns residents of high-rise buildings who have not established an OSMD. We explore what is included in this service and who now manages the buildings. 🏠📄 #Kyiv #Utilities