Artsakh Union: Only 30 families from Artsakh applied for  participation in Armenian government`s housing program

ArmInfo.As of early October, only 30 families have applied for participation in the program and received certificates, which is just 0.12% of the total target group. This was reported by the Artsakh Union, which noted that such a low figure indicates problems with both the accessibility of the program and its conditions.  

According to the statement, the current program  does not take into account the actual market prices for housing. "The  amount of assistance provided in Yerevan and other cities is not  enough to ensure decent housing conditions. In most cases the  criteria for constructing residential buildings do not even meet the  minimum requirements of the projects approved by the authorized state  body," the statement says.

At the same time, many beneficiaries face challenges in obtaining  additional mortgage loans, especially if they have existing debt  obligations and a poor credit history.  The organization also  emphasized that certain requirements of the program, such as the  necessity for Armenian citizenship at the time of application,  restrict the participation of beneficiaries. Additionally, several  provisions infringe upon the rights of different groups of people  and, at times, contradict the country's Constitution.

"The current program does not sufficiently take into account the  needs of groups with special needs, such as people with disabilities  and families of fallen military personnel," the Union added.  In this  regard, the organization presented a document with recommendations  regarding the housing program adopted by the Armenian government on  May 16, 2024. The document proposes reasonable and effective  solutions, while presenting factual and legal justifications in their  favor.  "The Artsakh Union and the initiative to meet the needs of  the people of Artsakh expect that the Armenian government will  consider these proposals and promptly begin meaningful and productive  public discussions to significantly improve the program," the  organization concluded.  You can read the document at the link  https://artsakhunion.org/.../%D4%B6%D5%A5%D5%AF%D5.../false .