More than 236,000 buildings have been destroyed or damaged during the war, with over 2.5 million homes, about 10 percent of the housing stock, affected or inaccessible due to the ongoing conflict.
A report highlights that the shortage of municipal housing, an unregulated rental market, and large-scale displacement from the war have severely strained housing availability and affordability. This report is published by the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM).
An elderly woman evacuated from the Donetsk region now resides in Dnipro.
The UN estimates that approximately 10.6 million Ukrainians, nearly a quarter of the pre-war population, have fled their homes, with most leaving the country.
Of the remaining 3.7 million, two-thirds struggle to afford their new homes, and many have depleted their savings due to reliance on the rental market.
Financial burden
The report states, “the financial burden of rent continues to weigh heavily on displaced households,” as many spend 50 percent or more of their income on rent.
Meeting the housing needs of displaced Ukrainians is crucial as the conflict persists.
“IOM is committed to helping internally displaced people and their host communities achieve a sustainable future. This includes training new skills, connecting people with jobs, and securing stable housing,” said Robert Turner, IOM Head of Mission of Ukraine.
Humanitarian and development partners are assisting displaced people in accessing housing through financial and legal aid and livelihood initiatives, supporting local authorities’ efforts to expand or rehabilitate municipal housing stock.
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