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Kazakhstan is set to enhance oversight of its state-subsidized rental housing program، with local government officials and Otbasy Bank gaining expanded authority to inspect rental properties. This initiative، effective from July 12، aims to ensure that government assistance reaches eligible citizens and prevents fraudulent claims.

Who Will Be Inspected؟

The intensified checks will target individuals receiving state aid to cover 50% of their rental housing costs. This includes vulnerable groups such as large families، orphans، individuals with disabilities (groups I and II)، and families raising children with disabilities. A key condition for receiving this support is that the average monthly income per family member must not exceed the subsistence minimum، which was set at 50،851 tenge in 2026.

How Will Inspections Be Conducted؟

While monitoring of actual housing usage has occurred previously، the new regulations introduce a systematic and continuous inspection process. Akimat (local government) employees will collaborate with Otbasy Bank representatives. The bank and relevant ministries will exchange digital data to streamline the verification process. The primary goal is to curb illegal and fraudulent acquisition of state aid، thereby preventing the misappropriation of budget funds through fictitious registrations.

No Need for Concern for Most Citizens

Citizens who do not receive state subsidies and rent properties independently have no cause for alarm. The inspections are strictly within legal frameworks، respecting constitutional rights، and will not involve forced entry. The focus remains on verifying the eligibility of subsidy recipients.

Broader Context of Housing Market Regulation

This move is part of a broader effort by the government to regulate the real estate market. Previously، Otbasy Bank Chairman Lyazzat Ibragimova proposed increasing taxes for individuals who buy multiple apartments with the intent to rent them out or resell. Suggestions were also made to eliminate cash transactions for property purchases and to combat schemes involving undervalued contracts to evade taxes.

Potential Impact on Rental Costs

The introduction of additional taxes for owners of multiple properties could potentially lead to increased rental costs for tenants. Property owners might pass these additional expenses onto renters، resulting in higher monthly payments.

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