Registering the conversion of a garden or country house into a residential property — legal support

Conversion of Garden and Country Houses to Residential in Ukraine: Legal Support from Consultant

Converting garden or country houses into residential ones is a legal procedure that allows changing the property’s status for permanent residence and registration. At the Consultant legal marketplace, we provide professional support to make this process fast, transparent, and compliant with legislation. Our experts will help you legalize your house, considering all requirements of state building codes and current restrictions in 2025.

Procedure for Converting a Country House to Residential: Key Stages

The conversion of a country or garden house into a residential one is regulated by Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 321 of April 29, 2015. This procedure allows changing the house’s status to meet permanent residence requirements. Our specialists provide comprehensive support at all stages:

1. Assessment of compliance with standards. We verify whether your house meets state building codes (DBN V.2.2-15:2019), including the availability of electricity, water, heating, and sewage systems.
2. Ordering a technical report. We arrange a technical inspection by certified specialists to obtain a report on the house’s compliance with residential property requirements.
3. Submission of documents to local authorities. We prepare and submit an application along with necessary documents, including the technical report and ownership documents.
4. Registration of changes in the State Register. After obtaining the conversion decision, we assist in updating the State Register of Property Rights.

This step-by-step approach minimizes the risk of refusal and ensures swift completion of the procedure.

Converting a Garden House to Residential: Process Specifics

Garden houses, designed for seasonal use, often do not meet residential standards due to limited engineering equipment. However, if the house complies with state building codes, it can be converted to residential. We assist with:

• Evaluating the house’s technical condition. Our partners conduct a detailed inspection, checking the foundation, waterproofing, fire safety, and engineering systems.
• Preparing necessary documents. We compile a complete document package, including the application, technical report, and ownership documents.
• Interacting with authorities. We submit documents through Administrative Service Centers (CSCs) or the Unified State Electronic System in Construction (EDECC), ensuring compliance.

This process not only changes the house’s status but also enables official registration of residence.

Registering a Place of Residence in a Country House: Legal Nuances

One of the main benefits of converting a house to residential is the ability to officially register a place of residence, providing access to medical, educational, and other services. However, in 2025, martial law may impose restrictions, which we account for:

• Compliance with urban planning documentation. We verify whether your house meets the requirements of the locality’s general plan.
• Updating registry data. If ownership was registered before 2013, we help update the State Register of Property Rights.
• Legal support in case of refusal. If conversion is denied, our lawyers assist in addressing the reasons and resubmitting documents.

Our services ensure your house is recognized as residential, allowing you to register your place of residence without complications.

Important! Ensure your house complies with state building codes (DBN V.2.2-15:2019). Without this, conversion to residential status is impossible, even with all documents in place.