Ukrainian citizens can receive financial assistance for renting housing in Poland through the "Step Home" program implemented by the Habitat for Humanity Poland charitable foundation. If you are looking for financial assistance for renting an apartment in Poland, the first step is to fill out the program's application form. Find out what you need to do

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The charitable foundation Habitat for Humanity Poland is introducing a program of financial assistance for renting housing for Ukrainian families who have found refuge in Poland.  This was reported by habitat.pl.

We will tell you what you need to participate in the "Step Home" program in the article below.

Financial assistance for renting housing in Poland for Ukrainians: what is known

It is noted that the "Step Home" program is designed to support people who have fled the war in Ukraine and have problems renting housing in Poland. The fund offers services for finding and arranging rental housing, as well as financial assistance and other types of support.

The program is open to persons who:

• have documentary evidence of crossing the border after February 24, 2022;

• currently reside in Poland;

• are ready to rent a dwelling for at least 12 months;

• have a minimum household income (depending on the region from 3,000 to 4,500 PLN);

• belong to the categories of persons who are particularly at risk of losing their housing.

The support program for Ukrainians is available throughout Poland. Services for refugees are free of charge, but participants are obliged to pay part of the costs associated with renting housing.

Communication with program participants is carried out via e-mail and telephone. The refugees will be responsible for reviewing offers, communicating with landlords and Habitat Poland, and inspecting available housing.

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What kind of assistance does the foundation provide to Ukrainians? 

• Search for housing: assistance in finding housing on their own with the help of a mini-guide, the use of remote services of a real estate agent and the possibility of receiving an additional payment for their services.

• Financial support: the possibility of receiving additional funding for a deposit, partial compensation of rent.

• Conclusion of a lease agreement: provision of sample lease agreements, the possibility of signing the agreement using a mobile phone and translation of communication with the landlord, notary services.

• Opportunity to receive additional funding for language courses, vocational training and childcare.

• Information support and referrals to support services.

How to apply?

You can apply by filling out an application form. 

It is noted that the application must be submitted no earlier than 31 days before the scheduled start date of the lease.

We remind you! The current drop in rental prices in Poland has become an important factor for many tenants. This opens up new opportunities for those looking for housing in this country, in particular for Ukrainians, who are one of the largest groups of immigrants. Find out how much it currently costs to rent a house in Poland.

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Ihor Usyk is the Head of Legal Department at Visit Ukraine

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