Efforts to Improve Housing Conditions for Indigenous Peoples Continue With New Support Programs
Seventeen families from indigenous communities will benefit from improved housing conditions as part of the regional state program called "Preservation and Development of the Traditional Lifestyle and Economic Activities of Indigenous Minorities". Scheduled for implementation by 2025, this program will allow families to receive significant financial support for building new homes. Each family can receive up to 14.1 million rubles to assist with their housing needs. The initiative particularly targets those recognized as needing housing who possess land rights, whether through ownership, lease, or other arrangements. The information was reported by the official portal of the Krasnoyarsk region.
According to Anton Narchuganov, the head of the Agency for the Development of Northern Territories and Support of Indigenous Minorities of the Krasnoyarsk region, "For 14 years under this program, 268 families have resolved their housing issues with the support exceeding 1.1 billion rubles." This substantial investment clearly demonstrates the government’s commitment to improving living conditions among Indigenous peoples.
Further extending their support, the government has outlined additional social assistance measures for Indigenous peoples living across the Tura Khan, North Yenisei, Yenisei, and Tyukhtet districts. Assistance includes the provision of construction and finishing materials for the construction of their own homes. Notably, applicants must already have foundation structures completed on their land to qualify.
Applications for these supportive measures are being accepted until March 1 at the Agency for the Development of Northern Territories and Indigenous Minorities. Interested families can also submit their documents through the Multifunctional Center (MFC).
Beyond housing, other regional initiatives, such as those from the Norilsk Nickel program, continue to influence the economic development of the region, ensuring holistic support for Indigenous communities.
Simultaneously, changes have occurred in Orenburg concerning housing purchases financed by maternity capital. Starting this year, residents wishing to utilize maternity capital to purchase or renovate homes must now obtain expert evaluations confirming the suitability of the property. This alteration aims to prevent buyers from encountering difficulties during the transaction process.
The social fund's press office announced, "The new requirements will assist couples, ensuring they make informed choices when investing maternity capital. Properties can only be purchased or renovated with maternity funds after securing official evaluations of their appropriateness."
This evaluation process involves inter-agency committees, which assess housing for technical stability and emergency escape mechanisms. The necessary documentation can be requested from local authorities.
Another key feature of these new regulations includes updates on the application process on the "Gosuslugi" portal. The integration with the Rosreestr services means property details are now automatically populated upon application, simplifying the administrative burden for applicants.
Families can simultaneously apply for credit and submit requests to utilize maternity capital, making the process more cohesive. These changes reflect broader efforts across regions to refine housing policies and support systems, aiming to deliver safer and more sustainable living for all families.
With support programs aimed at Indigenous peoples and refinements to housing finance using maternity capital, regional governments showcase their dedication to enhancing the quality of life for their constituents. While challenges remain, these initiatives are strides toward ensuring decent housing and living conditions for vulnerable communities across Russia.