Modern citizens always strive for a better life. They try to earn more, move to larger and new apartments. Unfortunately, in modern Russia not everyone has such opportunities. Some people prefer to apply for improved housing conditions and receive a government subsidy to bring their idea to life. It is this idea that will be discussed below. Who can hope for government support? Where to go with the application in the prescribed form? How to compose it correctly? What documents may be useful in this or that case? The answers to all these questions will be presented below. In reality, everything is not as complicated as it seems.
Need criteria
How to correctly determine the need? The thing is that it can be different. Therefore, an application for improvement of living conditions can be submitted to the appropriate authority under a variety of circumstances.
Among them are the following:
- The family lives in dilapidated or dilapidated housing. To do this, the apartment/house must be recognized as such.
- Citizens live with a sick person who poses a danger, or cohabitation with him makes life unbearable. Let's say, with some relative who suffers from mental illness, but on the condition that they refuse to take him for treatment.
- People whose living space does not meet the minimum square meters.
- Citizens who do not own any living space, and their place of registration does not provide the proper “squares”.
You can also seek help if the family lives in an apartment that is not suitable for this purpose. For example, when it does not have minimal amenities (plumbing, heating, electricity, and so on).
Square disputes
As we have already found out, not all citizens can submit an application to improve housing conditions in Moscow and other regions of the Russian Federation. Often, applicants are persons who do not have enough square footage in their housing. And this issue causes many problems for the population. Why?
The thing is that the regions of the Russian Federation have established their own minimum standards for living space per person. In this case, it does not play a special role whether citizens have ownership rights to the apartment. According to modern rules, not only existing property is taken into account, but also living space according to the applicant’s registration.
Most often, the criterion of need occurs if there is less than 15 m2 per person. In some regions this figure is lower, in others it is higher. But the main thing is that people who do not have a sufficient apartment size have the right to improve their housing.
Sample application for improvement of living conditions
The application for improvement of living conditions in 2020 requires the following information:
- Full name of all family members registered in the living space;
- address of the residential area;
- brief description of the property: area, number of rooms, condition of the house (emergency);
- grounds for living space: under a social tenancy agreement, title documentation, etc.;
- the income of each family member;
- comparison of the footage of the apartment with the total footage for each family member.
How to write an application for improvement of living conditions, a sample will help you do it correctly:
- In the upper right corner you must indicate the place of application and the address of the housing department. Information about the citizen submitting the document and his place of registration are also indicated.
- In the first line of the main text of the application, you must indicate the full name of the citizen submitting the application. The place of his residence and the remaining family members registered in the apartment (house) are indicated.
- The following paragraph indicates the reasons for the application. In addition to the reason, it is recommended to indicate additional factors: one of the family members is sick with a chronic disease, children of different sexes, etc.
- Next, you need to list the grounds according to which you have the right to get on the waiting list: citizenship of the Russian Federation, residency requirement of 10 years, have not committed actions that deliberately worsen your living conditions, are recognized as low-income.
- Application. It requires a list of documents attached to the application.
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When filling out the application, you must follow the following rules:
- information should be presented briefly but clearly;
- do not provide unnecessary information;
- clearly indicate the request - the desire to improve living conditions;
- be sure to list all the reasons;
- do not make corrections, notes in the margins or cross-outs;
- Be sure to sign at the end of the application.
As a rule, the local administration has sample applications in the housing accounting sector. If there is none, it is drawn up in any form addressed to the head of the municipality.
last name, first name, patronymic of all registered persons living in the family;
- Location of the home;
- Brief description of the real estate:
- Quadrature, technical condition of a residential property;
- Legal grounds for residential premises:
- social tenancy agreement;
- certificate of registration of rights;
- extract from the Unified State Register;
- certificates of financial condition.
Spouses
It should be noted that the Housing Legislation of the Russian Federation provides for the filing of an application for improvement of living conditions by spouses. But only if they jointly own more than 30 m2 of real estate.
It is noteworthy that the fact that this space is used does not matter. If spouses own housing exceeding 30 square meters, but the family does not use it, they cannot be considered needy.
In one room
The RF Housing Code provides for one interesting term. It allows children to get on the waiting list for housing. A person will also be able to receive a subsidy from the state to purchase an apartment or house.
In Russia there is such a thing as “a mother living in the same room with her son.” It is one of the components of the criteria of need.
The thing is that if in a family the mother lives in the same room with her son, then an adult child will be able to recognize himself as needy and apply for improved living conditions (a sample document will be presented a little later). And this right is granted if in total the parents have more than 30 square meters of housing.
How to write an application correctly
As a rule, the local administration has sample applications in the housing accounting sector. If there is none, it is drawn up in any form addressed to the head of the municipality.
last name, first name, patronymic of all registered persons living in the family;
- Location of the home;
- Brief description of the real estate:
- Quadrature, technical condition of a residential property;
- Legal grounds for residential premises:
- social tenancy agreement;
- certificate of registration of rights;
- extract from the Unified State Register;
- certificates of financial condition.
When drawing up an application, you need to concisely and clearly state the reason for the application, and avoid blots and mistakes.
In the upper right corner it is necessary to indicate to whom the application is being submitted and the address. Next, from whom it is submitted, the passport details and place of registration of the citizen submitting the documents are written down.
The text must begin with your full name. person submitting the application. Reflect the actual residence address of all family members at their place of registration. Next, enter the reason for your request.
It is also necessary to indicate additional information: about severe chronic illnesses of a family member, children of different sexes, etc.
Then indicate the legal basis for obtaining housing:
- citizenship of the Russian Federation;
- your absence of actions to deliberately worsen your living conditions;
- a family member (or you) is recognized as disabled, or your family has many children, etc.
In the application you must indicate a list of documents that are attached to the application. Basic rules when filling out an application: all information must be clearly formulated and to the point, without unnecessary details; clearly formulate your request; do not make mistakes or corrections. The applicant's signature is placed at the end of the document.
Children of different sexes
Sometimes it happens that families with children of different sexes can apply for an improvement in the quality of life and an expansion of real estate. The term “sharing” also works here.
Guardianship authorities can help recognize families as needing housing if children of different sexes live in the same room without options for their accommodation. Therefore, an application in the established form is often submitted by social units with two or more children.
Writing a request
Now it’s clear where to apply to improve your living conditions. How to draw up the corresponding document? And how can you submit it for consideration?
Writing a request does not require any special knowledge. Typically, in the text, applicants must describe the situation, ask for a subsidy or other assistance in improving their home, and attach documents proving the words written.
The text should be:
- coherent;
- literate;
- short;
- without unnecessary facts;
- truthful.
The application form for improvement of living conditions is drawn up according to the standard rules for conducting business correspondence. Usually the request is written in free form, but following the structure.
It looks like this:
- "a cap";
- Title of the document;
- main part (story);
- conclusion (requests for help);
- list of attached documents;
- date and signature.
Nothing difficult, unclear or special. Even a citizen who is poorly versed in paperwork can cope with this undertaking.
Procedure
How to submit an application? A person in need of improved living conditions will be accepted at the city administration according to the general rules. A person gets in line to receive a subsidy or to be given a new home. But for this you will have to follow some instructions.
Step-by-step instructions for submitting a study application are as follows:
- Collect evidence that can confirm the family's need. For example, recognizing the housing as unsafe or obtaining certificates from a doctor indicating the impossibility of living with a particular person in the same apartment.
- Form and write an application.
- Prepare the documents necessary to make the appropriate decision.
- Submit an application for consideration.
- Wait for the decision of local authorities.
- Get housing on a first-come, first-served basis (or a subsidy) and register it as your property (or buy an apartment/house).
It would seem that there is nothing difficult. But in reality this is not the case. Getting an apartment from the state or a subsidy to improve living conditions is not easy. You will have to try hard to prove your real need.
Application procedure
First of all, in the process of applying for housing, you need to prepare a package of the following documents:
- certificate from the place of registration;
- housing registration certificate or extract from the Unified State Register;
- documents for a hostel or communal apartment;
- certificate from the place of employment or educational institution;
- passports of all adults at the place of registration; military service tickets; pensioner certificates; for minors - civil status acts on the birth of a child; certificate of marriage or termination of marriage; death certificates; certificates of severe chronic diseases.
Then the applicant needs to go to the administration at the place of residence and provide the entire list of documents by writing an application.
When the applicant lives in a dormitory or in official housing, additional documents are required:
- characteristics from the place of work;
- a copy of the work book;
- commission conclusion on the unsuitability of housing.
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Preparation of documents
What documents will help in achieving the task? It all depends on what the citizen is applying for. Most often, improving living conditions means providing a free apartment or house for a family on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, we will consider this particular scenario.
In this case, the applicant will be required to:
- documents on ownership of all housing that a person has;
- identification;
- statements about family composition;
- marriage and birth certificates of children (if available);
- document recognizing a citizen as needy;
- certificates confirming the impossibility of living with a particular tenant under the same roof;
- cadastral passport of the apartment in which the family lives;
- certificates from the place of work and study of all family members;
- sanitary passport of the premises (for dormitories);
- military cards (for those liable for military service);
- pension certificates (if any).
It is advisable to submit all the listed papers immediately along with their copies. Identification cards and birth certificates are required from all family members.
Who is considered to be in need of housing?
Some categories of citizens have the right to preferential improvement of housing conditions from the state.
To receive a decision on recognizing citizens as needing housing, you must be enrolled in this category.
In addition, applicants must not own their own residential premises or have difficult living conditions at their place of residence. Documentary confirmation of these circumstances is the basis for the application.
Those in need of housing are recognized as:
- persons who are citizens of the Russian Federation, who do not own housing or live at the time of filing an application with other family members on the basis of social tenancy agreements, do not have living space in accordance with current standards;
- individuals living in an emergency fund that does not comply with technical standards and other norms of housing legislation;
- individuals living with family members with chronic forms of illness that can be transmitted to another person or if it becomes impossible to live in the same living space. The list of these diseases is specified in the current legislation of the Russian Federation;
- large families;
- disabled people.
Large families
A large family is one of the reasons to turn to the state for help
The most important element of decent and comfortable care for children is housing that meets all requirements. Today, all regions of our country have adopted certain standards to provide those in need with social housing on preferential terms.
For the majority of unsecured large families, the state has provided a mortgage, which is preferential, at a low interest rate. A similar program is “Affordable Housing”.
In many regions there are various additional benefits that allow you to increase living space, obtain financing for the construction of a residential building, etc.
To learn more about the benefits and programs existing in your region, you need to contact the housing accounting sector located under local governments.
In order to receive assistance from the state in the form of housing or financing for its purchase, you need to provide a list of relevant documents to the housing policy department. Having received the documents, the Housing and Communal Services Commission will review them and, if the decision is positive, will put them in line.
Before submitting documents for consideration, you must take into account that your property does not have other housing with sufficient space for each person; you must confirm your property status.
From the social security authorities you must obtain a document on your property status and confirmation that your family is large. You need to contact social security with the appropriate statements. Copies of birth certificates are attached to the application if there are minor children.
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Next, contact the housing sector at the administration. One of the certificates must confirm that you are a low-income family. It is necessary to provide copies of passports, birth certificates, and certificates of residence. The application must also be accompanied by a copy of the certificate of registration of the right to own housing, or a social tenancy agreement.
After one month, you will receive a commission decision on registration in the queue or a letter of refusal.
Disabled people
Disabled people and families with disabled children who need improved housing, according to the laws of the Russian Federation, are registered for its provision.
Housing can be allocated either under a social lease agreement or as a property, which is established by law.
If housing is provided under social rent, then its area may be larger than the minimum possible, but not more than twice, per person. Payment for social services, as well as maintenance and repair of housing, depends on the total area, taking into account benefits.
If disabled people who live in social service institutions apply for improved conditions (under social rent), then they are registered regardless of the space they occupy.
If you do not have enough meters of living space, contact your local government for help. Photo No. 5
Out of turn the following are provided:
- disabled children (orphans) permanently living in social service institutions;
- disabled children under care.
These categories of children can apply for housing after they reach adulthood, provided they are self-sufficient and live independently.
