Due to the constant increase in utility tariffs, as well as due to an increase in the cost of housing, our state provides the opportunity to receive cash assistance to the poor. This is done in order to help the Russians financially, partially compensating for housing costs (payment for the services provided). Thus, in our country, unprotected sections of the population have the right to receive support from their state.
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Housing subsidy
The term "subsidy" comes from the Latin word, which means "support." As a rule, this is not a simple issue of money, but the receipt of certain benefits. The subsidy is characterized by the following symptoms:
- Gratuitous financial support.
- Financing is equity or partial.
- Budget assistance.
- Providing a subsidy that is targeted.
Subsidies in Russia
In Russia, subsidies are carried out in various fields. For example, there are
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Housing subsidy and legislation
Article No. 159 of the Housing Code establishes cases in which a citizen has the right to receive from the state a partial repayment of his utility bills. This article defines the following:
- Who exactly has the right to apply for a housing subsidy.
- How long can I get the money.
- The level of power that provides payments.
- The order, and in addition, the degree and list of possible compensations.
- Accrual conditions along with payment deadlines.
Government Decision No. 761 defines:
- General provisions along with the conditions for calculating subsidies.
- Composition of families.
- Calculations of total family income.
- Sizes of possible payments.
- Subsidized financing.
- Grounds for the provision of subsidies.
Citizens for whom the provision of state subsidies is required are determined on the basis of legislative acts.
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Assistance
So, what could be the basis for providing financial assistance? The following categories of citizens can receive a subsidy to pay utility bills:
- Owners who live in apartment buildings.
- Persons who are members of residential cooperatives.
- Tenants of private living space.
- Residents who occupy publicly owned premises.
- Persons registered at their place of residence.
- Persons who have a low income.
- Disabled people.
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Who can’t get subsidies?
This list includes:
- Persons who are not citizens of Russia.
- Citizens with debts for utility bills.
- Persons who have entered into an agreement to repay related debts.
Many Russian citizens can take advantage of the existing subsidy program by reducing their costs that go towards paying utility bills. Thus, subsidies are mainly granted subject to the conscientious fulfillment of their obligations related to the payment of services, as well as on the basis of correctly collected and provided documentation. how
The government provides for financial assistance to families with low incomes. This mainly applies to single people, retirees, people with disabilities or large and low-income families. Citizens who have a total family income below the subsistence minimum established by law are considered to be such. That is, we are talking about spending more than twenty-two percent of the personal budget to pay for utility bills. Mostly this threshold directly depends on the region of residence. For example, in Moscow it is ten percent.
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Calculation of subsidies: size and terms
The term for subsidies is usually six months. Its size is charged in accordance with local regional conditions, and it also depends on utility tariffs. In order to calculate the amount of payment in
- The area of the living room.
- The value of the repair cost along with the maintenance of the house.
- The cost of heating and water supply.
- Charged wastewater costs.
- The value of the cost of gas supply and electric energy.
In addition, the region of residence and family composition is important. WITH
The amount of cash payment is always calculated individually. It cannot exceed the accrued total amount for tariffs.
Serve
According to the Housing Code, as well as the Rules for calculating subsidies, money is transferred to the personal bank account of citizens. You can also use a retirement account for these purposes. In addition, money transfers through post offices are allowed.
Who else is supposed to pay the subsidy?
The following socially vulnerable citizens are entitled to receive state subsidies:
- Single mothers who provided a package of necessary documents.
- Unemployed citizens. In this case, the status of unemployed must be officially confirmed (a certificate from the Employment Center should be submitted).
- Families with many children, to help which special support programs have been developed.
- Single citizens with disabilities.
The main condition in order to get
Citizens who need to improve their living conditions are paid out payments for the construction or purchase of housing. This right is confirmed in the Constitution, and, in addition, by the Government Decree “On State Support to Persons in the Construction and Purchase of Housing”. For receipt
- Citizens who live long in the same area and have permanent registration.
- Persons who have not previously received a cash grant for the purchase of housing.
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Other categories of citizens eligible for subsidies
First of all, the following persons have the right to subsidize, and in addition to obtaining housing:
- Holders of state awards.
- Investigators and prosecutors.
- Participants and disabled wars.
- Military personnel of special categories, rescuers.
- Persons who have certain diseases.
- Workers who are employed in the rural police.
- Persons involved in the aftermath of the Chernobyl accident.
- Workers who are employed in the field of culture and medicine.
- Hero mothers along with single mothers.
- Families who have many children.
- Disabled people of the first and second groups.
- Families of missing and dead soldiers.
What are the requirements for eligible subsidies?
The requirements in this case are as follows:
- A person must be the owner of the premises for which compensatory payment is made.
- The applicant is required to have Russian citizenship.
- A citizen must reside permanently in this living space.
- The applicant should not have debts on rent.
- A citizen should belong to a group of poor people.
Documents
In order to issue
- Application submitted by the landlord for compensation.
- Help, in which there will be information about the full composition of the family.
- Photocopies of identity documents (passport, birth certificates and so on).
- Copy of pension insurance certificate.
- Contract for the rental of living space, along with a certificate of ownership.
- A document confirming the absence of any debt related to utility bills.
- Certificate of family income over the past six months.
- Account number at Sberbank.
- A photocopy of the work book (if a working person applies) or a certificate from the Employment Center confirming the status of unemployed.
Who cannot use this help?
The following categories of citizens cannot benefit from the subsidy:
- Persons who receive a loan under a gratuitous use agreement.
- Citizens who rent premises with private individuals.
- Persons who have been refused as a result of the execution of a will agreement.
- Citizens on whom an annuity agreement with lifelong maintenance is drawn up.
Accrual nuances
Accrual
The requirements for a citizen's income level in different regions are completely different. The share of expenses for utility bills that is admissible by law is a value that should be twenty-two percent of family income. In different regions, this figure may vary significantly.
Thus, the average price of utilities is determined by region. At the same time, the cost of heat, electricity, housing maintenance and capital repairs are taken into account. All these factors are summed up, resulting in a fixed value.
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