Resettlement of a communal apartment: features of the procedure

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The program for the resettlement of communal apartments in the Northern capital is carried out in order to improve the quality of living conditions for the population. Participation in the state program is available to all persons in need.

Regulatory framework for the resettlement program in St. Petersburg

The implementation of the “Resettlement of Communal Apartments” program in St. Petersburg (2016 and previous years) is regulated by a number of legislative acts and regulations, the earliest of which, which determines the reasons for the need to implement the program, but not the stages of its implementation, is dated 2004. The main issues directly related to the target program are regulated by the law of St. Petersburg "On the target program …" of 2007. The last document describes in detail the mechanisms for implementing the resettlement procedure, requirements for participants, documents and other features. Initially, the program provided for resettlement until 2016, but was subsequently extended to 2017.

In addition to the target program providing for the resettlement of a communal apartment, there is also aseveral, also aimed at improving the convenience of the living conditions of the population. There are corresponding programs in other cities and subjects of the Russian Federation. For example, the resettlement of communal apartments in Moscow will last until 2020. The program itself was adopted three years later than in St. Petersburg - in 2010. Another project, with the help of which it was planned to do away with communal apartments, was implemented by the city authorities back in 1998-2003.

Goals of the program for the resettlement of communal apartments

The resettlement of communal apartments (2016-2017) is carried out in order to improve the living conditions of the citizens of St. Petersburg, who are on the list of those in need. Thus, the city authorities are striving to ensure exclusively single-family settlement of the apartment, which, of course, will affect the general standard of living of citizens.

Government assistance under the program

Resettlement of communal apartments (2016-2017) is carried out with the help of the state. The actions of authorized persons and bodies that contribute to the successful implementation of the target program are as follows:

• providing families with public housing;
• providing social benefits to those in need (the procedure for accrual and the formula for calculating cash payments below) to improve living conditions: construction, purchase or repair of housing;

• exchange of residential premises in the manner prescribed by current legislation;
• transfer to those in need of vacated apartments orrooms under a sale and purchase agreement at a reduced price (relative to the market price);
• engaging legal entities (organizations) and individuals participating in the state program "Resettlement of communal apartments" in St. Petersburg to assist in the implementation of the program.

Priority assistance is provided to individuals and families who meet the conditions of the above targeted programs. Of these persons, first of all, assistance is provided to families with three or more minor children.

How the resettlement program works: 5 ways

There are five ways to implement the state program "Resettlement of a communal apartment." Most of them are implemented without attracting investors, but there is also an option with the participation of legal entities. So, the resettlement of the apartment is represented by the following interaction options:

• Residents of a communal apartment under a sale and purchase agreement transfer rooms to a single buyer and acquire their own (separate) housing on the secondary market. Families are assisted in finding and purchasing apartments.
• One of the families living in the apartment being moved out buys rooms from other tenants - neighbors. Thus, the apartment becomes a separate dwelling.

• In the event that the apartment already has one or more free rooms, or those are vacated as a result of improving the living conditions of other residents, the family can buy out the living space at a priceless than market value. The price of a redeemed room can be up to 70% of the market price and depends on the period of registration of the family as in need of improved living conditions.
• There is also a mechanism for the redistribution of housing, exchanges to ensure the settlement of the apartment by one family.
• Attracting investors to conclude an agreement on the resettlement of a communal apartment and further implementation of the program in accordance with the signed document.

Participation if tenants reach an agreement regarding resettlement

In the event that the tenants managed to reach an agreement on the advisability of participating in the program, the resettlement of a communal apartment is carried out according to the following scheme:

• All registered residents must agree to participate in the government program.
• Each of the adult residents should apply to the authorized bodies for the inclusion of a separate communal apartment in the list and provide a package of necessary papers (see what documents will be required below).
• The administration, after considering applications and documents, informs residents of the decision.

In the future, residents have the right to apply for social benefits in order to improve their existing living conditions. To receive a payout, you must:

• submit an application for social benefits and the necessary documents to the MFC or structural divisions of the “Gorzhilobmen”;
• the authorized organization forms a list of citizens applying for payments, determines the order and approves the list;
• after updating the data, the Housing Committee of St. Petersburg makes the final decision regarding the calculation of social benefits;
• organization informs residents about the possibility of receiving funds, after which individuals apply for payments.

Participation if residents do not reach agreement with neighbors

If tenants have not reached an agreement with their neighbors, the resettlement of a communal apartment is carried out in a similar way, however, persons applying for help in improving living conditions cannot qualify for priority payments.

Yes, it is necessary:

• Apply to the authorized bodies with an application and a package of necessary documents.
• Wait for information about the results of consideration of the package of papers.
• If approved by the Housing Committee, you should apply for payment.

In cases where the situation with the consent regarding resettlement changes during the consideration of documents, the Housing Committee must be informed about this. This fact will allow them to have a priority right to improve living conditions compared to citizens who have not reached an agreement with their neighbors.

Package of documents

The program for the resettlement of communal apartments provides for a certain procedure for providing documents (which was described in general terms above for twocases) and a specific list of required papers. So, in the MFC or the territorial divisions of the “Gorzhilobmena” you must provide:

• application for the inclusion of a particular apartment in the list;
• copies of papers confirming the identity of the applicant (applicants) and their originals to verify compliance;
• document with information about the composition of the family and a copy;
• documents confirming the ownership or use of residential premises.

Paper submissions are family-based and will only be accepted if originals are presented to verify the authenticity of the copy.

Procedure for accrual of payment

Payments are provided to participants of the "Resettlement of Communal Apartments" program in St. Petersburg. Cash payments can be used:

• for the purchase of a separate apartment in the secondary housing market;
• for the purchase of a room, if the latter is bought in addition to those occupied;
• to participate in the construction of a house or apartment, provided that it is at least 70%;
• to pay the share fee;
• to pay the cost of the assignment of rights to shared construction.

Acquired housing must be located on the territory of the Leningrad region or in St. Petersburg and cannot be less than provided for by the standard of housing provision for all family members. The “Resettlement of communal apartments” subsidy cannot be used to purchase housing that is recognized as uninhabitable, does not meet the requirements or is underbail.

Where to go to get a public service

The authorized bodies of St. Petersburg are implementing the program. For registration and further receipt of social benefits for the resettlement of an apartment, the applicant must personally apply and provide a package of necessary papers:

• to “Gorzhilobmen” or territorial offices of the organization;
• to multifunctional centers.

In addition, the applicant can use the online portal "Gosuslugi". So, you do not even need to leave your home to receive a public service. Online filing saves both time and effort. In this case, the applicant can receive notification both by regular and e-mail.