The Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation will delay the collection of contributions for major housing repairs for residents in the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics, as well as in the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions. The decision, reported by the newspaper News, is tied to the ongoing process of assessing the condition of the housing stock. The goal is to gain a clearer picture of the current state of apartment buildings before any payments are required for major renovations.
In the newly incorporated areas, residents will see a two-year deferral of contributions. Payments will commence on January 1, 2026, rather than starting in 2024 as a result of the previously issued government decree. This shift provides tenants and homeowners time to adjust to the updated framework while the inventory work unfolds.
Alexander Yakubovsky, a member of the State Duma Committee on Construction, Housing and Communal Services, noted that an active inventory is underway across four newly integrated districts. The inventory aims to reveal the real state of the housing sector, while also clarifying which buildings are exempt from major repairs. This dual purpose helps to avoid imposing charges on properties that do not require such work or that fall outside current repair obligations.
The press service of Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin explained that the prior approach to major repairs in these regions lacked systematic execution. This has led to a backlog and accelerated wear in the housing stock. The absence of comprehensive databases and technical records has further hampered the start of repair projects, delaying progress and complicating budgeting for future work.
Lawyer Elena Kuderko commented that not all homeowners share responsibility for financing major repairs. The focus, she said, is on residents living in dilapidated homes that are approaching structural danger. The current environment requires careful assessment to determine who should contribute to the required rehabilitation and how the costs should be allocated fairly among owners.
Earlier reports indicated that Russia intends to fix the cost of major residential repairs for each region, with an approach tailored to regional conditions and needs. The evolving policy aims to align funding expectations with the actual state of housing stock, supported by timely data and standardized procedures across the newly integrated areas.