According to the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services, low-income households can receive non-repayable housing support up to 40,000 TL. Minister Zehra Zümrüt Selçuk announced an increase in support limits for those in need: the maximum grant for reinforced concrete house construction has been raised from 25,000 TL to 40,000 TL, and repair/home improvement aid has been increased from 15,000 TL to 20,000 TL.
Minister Selçuk explained that these increases are part of the ministry’s shelter assistance programs for households in need. She confirmed that the maximum support for a single household for reinforced concrete construction has been raised to 40,000 TL, while the upper limit for home repairs is now 20,000 TL.
Details on Support Payments and Minister Selçuk’s Statement
In her remarks about the support payments, Minister Zehra Zümrüt Selçuk emphasized that the ministry increased support amounts within its shelter assistance program for needy families. The maximum grant for one household for reinforced concrete construction has been raised from 25,000 TL to 40,000 TL, and the repair assistance limit has been increased from 15,000 TL to 20,000 TL.
Minister Selçuk also noted that the increases adopted during the COVID-19 response will remain in effect through the normalization period and beyond. The ministry will continue to support families in need through various assistance programs.
How to Apply for the 40,000 TL Housing Construction Support
To apply for the 40,000 TL housing construction or repair support, applicants must visit the Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundation affiliated with the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services in their province or district. Applications are not accepted online; only in-person applications with the required documents are processed.
Who Is Eligible for the 40,000 TL Housing Construction and Repair Support?
Eligibility conditions for housing construction and repair assistance are set as follows:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Own a share title deed (hisseli tapu) for the land to be used for construction or for the home to be repaired.
- Be elderly, disabled, a single-parent household, or widowed.
- The per capita household income must be below one third of the net minimum wage. In other words, the per person income must be less than 701.32 TL.
How Much Is the Housing Construction and Repair Aid?
Aid amounts are determined according to the type of work to be carried out:
- Home repairs: 20,000 TL
- Prefabricated house construction: 30,000 TL
- Reinforced concrete house construction: 40,000 TL
Who Can Benefit from the 40,000 TL Housing Construction Support?
The 40,000 TL construction and repair support is available only to low-income citizens. The ministry defines low income as a per capita household income below one third of the net minimum wage. Anyone who meets these criteria may apply for housing construction or repair support.