New Housing Policy in Ukraine: Ruslan Stefanchuk and Oleksandr Korniyenko Take Part in the First Annual Housing Conference
05 November 2026, 12:34
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk and First Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Oleksandr Korniyenko took part in the First Annual Housing Conference, dedicated to the formulation and implementation of a new housing policy in Ukraine.
Opening the conference, Ruslan Stefanchuk emphasized the importance of the housing issue amid full-scale russian aggression, because millions of Ukrainians have lost their homes or been forced to leave them, while purchasing or renting housing remains financially unaffordable for many families.
“Our goal is to create real conditions under which every Ukrainian family has the possibility to purchase their own apartment or rent one at an affordable price. Housing is more than just square meters. It represents security, family, stability, and the opportunity to build one’s future in Ukraine,” he noted.
According to the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Parliament has already adopted the Law of Ukraine “On the Basic Principles of Housing Policy," which lays the groundwork for a new model of housing policy. Among priorities are the expansion of affordable mortgages, social housing, compensation for destroyed property, and investment attraction.
Separately, Ruslan Stefanchuk drew attention to financing.
“In the draft state budget for 2027, the Government has allocated UAH 84,9 billion for housing policy. However, the main indicator of the effectiveness of these expenditures is not the volume of funding, but the number of people who have actually been able to resolve their housing needs,” underscored the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
He also emphasised that particular attention must be given to defenders and veterans, internally displaced persons, families with children, and everyone who has lost property as a result of the war.
In his turn, First Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Oleksandr Korniyenko focused on the financial, gavernance, and infrastructural aspects of the housing reforms. Particularly, he emphasized the need to expand the access to financing and develop mortgage lending mechanisms.
“The demand for mortgage programs demonstrates that Ukrainians are ready to invest in their own housing when the state and the banking system offer appropriate conditions. Expanding these opportunities requires decisions that promote the development of the market capital, engage long-term lending resources, and strengthen public trust in investment instruments,” First Deputy Speaker noted.
Particular attention Oleksandr Korniyenko paid to housing stock management and the role of condominiums. He underlined that during complicated severe energy and security challenges, OSMD (Association of Co-owners of an Apartment Building) undertakes a lot of tasks that go far beyond their scope of authority.
“We must strengthen mechanisms that have already proven their effectiveness, simplify procedures, and empower co-owners with greater flexibility to manage their buildings, while ensuring the continuation of state and local energy efficiency programs. OSMD (Association of Co-owners of an Apartment Building) is inherent partners for local authorities, both in this work and for the further renovation of aging housing stock,” emphasised First Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
According to Oleksandr Korniyenko, housing policy has to take into account the need of both urban and rural communities, where the ability to build and equip housing depends significantly on the development of basic infrastructure –– including roads, electricity, water supply, and waste management.
The First Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine also paid attention to the interconnection between housing policy, demographic challenges, and the return of Ukrainians. He underscored that decisions on state renovation and economic development must consider the future housing needs of citizens.
“I thank our international partners for supporting this reform, in particular, the UN Economic Commission for Europe, for its significant contribution to drafting the Law “On Basic Principles of Housing Policy” which serves as an example of joint work on complex issues. We continue to do this work together with the Government, international partners, and local self-government, whose participation is critically important for implementation of the housing reform,” Oleksandr Korniyenko concluded.
The event was attended by representatives of the Government, local self-governant bodies, international partners, and industry experts. Participants discussed legislative decisions, financial instruments, and practical mechanisms for providing Ukrainians with affordable housing.