Publication date: 05.06.2024
Registration of subsidies: a comprehensive guide
Introduction
Receiving subsidies from the state is an important support for many households in Ukraine who are facing financial difficulties due to rising utility tariffs and other costs. This comprehensive guide will provide detailed information on the subsidy application process, required documents, eligibility criteria and other important aspects.
What is a subsidy?
A subsidy is a state aid provided to low-income families to pay for housing and communal services. It is appointed for the heating season (from October to April) and for the non-heating season (from May to September). The subsidy is calculated individually for each family based on their combined income and utility costs.
Who can get a subsidy?
1 The right to receive a subsidy is available to families whose expenses for housing and communal services exceed the set percentage of their total income. In particular, the subsidy is provided:
-Families with an average monthly total income that does not exceed 2.5 of the subsistence minimum per person.
- Single persons with an income that does not exceed the subsistence minimum.
-Pensioners, the disabled and other categories of citizens with low incomes.
2 How to apply for a subsidy?
- Collection of documents.To apply for a subsidy, you must prepare the following documents:
- Application-declaration about the income and property status of persons applying for a housing subsidy
- Copies of passports and identification codes of all family members
- Certificates of income for the last 6 months
-Documents confirming ownership of housing
- Other documents (if necessary)
- Submitting an application. The completed application-declaration and the necessary documents are submitted to the social protection authorities. This can be done in person, by mail or online through the Unified State Web Portal of Electronic Services "Diya".
- Consideration and appointment. The application is considered within 10 working days. In case of a positive decision, the subsidy is assigned from the month of application. Its size is calculated individually and depends on income, family composition and other factors.
3 Features of receiving a subsidy
- The subsidy is provided without cash - directly to utility service providers.
- To receive a subsidy for the next period, it is necessary to submit a new application every year.
- The amount of the subsidy may vary depending on changes in income or family composition.
- Subsidy is not provided if there are unemployed persons in the family who are able to work.
- In case of late payment of utility services, the subsidy may be transferred or canceled altogether.
Conclusion
Obtaining a subsidy is an important mechanism of social support for many Ukrainian families. This comprehensive guide provides detailed information on the conditions for receiving the subsidy, the required documents and the application process.I hope that this information will help citizens to use state assistance in difficult financial situations.
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