Innovative Tools for Internally Displaced Persons: Subsidy Calculators and Compensation Options for Renters and Landlords
In Ukraine, internally displaced persons (IDPs) who were forced to leave their homes due to military actions and are now living in safer regions are granted a status that allows them to access government support in the form of financial aid.
A critical component of this assistance is the opportunity to apply for housing rent subsidies, significantly easing their housing challenges.
Recently, the ‘Legal Advisor for IDPs’ chatbot was enhanced with new features: a subsidy calculator for renters and a tax and military fee compensation calculator for landlords.
These user-friendly, 24/7 tools enable IDPs and real estate professionals to quickly assess potential benefits before submitting formal applications.
Who benefits from these tools? Primarily, tenants can determine their eligible subsidy amount and compare it with other types of support, such as periodic payments to IDPs, since these options are mutually exclusive.
Landlords interested in participating in the program can also use these calculators to understand how much they can expect to recover through tax rebates and military fee reductions.
To access these calculators, users need to visit the ‘Legal Advisor for IDPs’ chatbot on Telegram, Viber, or Facebook, navigate through specific menus, and follow the prompts.
Additionally, those who provide temporary shelter to IDPs free of charge can receive monetary compensation from the state.
This support aims to facilitate the recovery of civilian life amid ongoing conflicts, ensuring that both displaced individuals and its benefactors are well-informed and adequately supported.