Conversion of non-residential premises into residential premises: step-by-step instructions and expert advice

According to Art. 8 of the Housing Code of Ukraine, the transfer of residential premises to non-residential, as a rule, is not allowed. However, in exceptional cases, by decision of the relevant local council, residential premises can be transferred to non-residential stock

– The transfer of non-residential premises to residential in Ukraine is regulated by local governments. To do this, the owner must collect a package of documents confirming the compliance of the object with building and housing standards.

– The conversion procedure includes the development of pre-project proposals, obtaining urban planning conditions and restrictions, developing an architect’s project, obtaining documents on author’s and technical supervision, registering a notice of commencement of construction work, developing a technical passport, concluding an agreement on shared participation in construction, registering a declaration on commissioning of the facility and registering ownership of the facility.

Conversion of non-residential premises into residential

– The cost of converting non-residential properties into residential ones is calculated individually and depends on the location of the property, the availability of technical documentation and the compliance of the premises with building and housing standards.

– If the owner has decided to transfer the property from the non-residential fund, but at the same time he has co-owners, it is necessary to enlist their support and obtain written consent for all actions.

– The legal company for real estate and inheritance law KUPCOVA (LLC KUPCOVA) offers services for the transfer of non-residential premises to residential, including consultations, preparation of documents and support at all stages of the procedure.