How much does it cost to privatise housing in Ukraine and when do you need to pay extra for space?

Privatisation of housing in Ukraine in 2025 remains affordable, but it is accompanied by a number of mandatory expenses and nuances that not everyone is aware of. The amount of payments depends on the size of the flat, the condition of the documents and the region, and exceeding the standards can significantly affect the final amount. Find out how much it really costs to privatise housing, when there is an additional payment per square metre, and in which cases you may be refused

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Housing privatisation in Ukraine remains a hot topic in 2025. Despite talk of a possible end to free privatisation, the procedure continues to operate under the old rules for now. However, ‘free’ in this process is a relative term: even if all the rules are followed, certain costs are unavoidable. Let's take a look at how much it really costs to privatise an apartment or house and in which cases you will have to pay extra for additional square metres.

Free privatisation and area standards

In 2025, Ukrainians will still be able to privatise their homes without additional payment if the area does not exceed the established norm. It is 21 square metres per person and an additional 10 square metres per family. This rule applies to flats, houses and residential premises in dormitories that are in communal ownership.

If the dwelling falls within these parameters, there is no need to pay for the ‘excess’ area. However, it is important to understand that it is the transfer of ownership of the dwelling that is free, not the procedure for processing the documents.

When you need to pay extra for space

If the total area of an apartment or house exceeds the established norm, an additional payment is required. Its amount is not fixed and depends on the valuation of the housing, the region and the city. That is why the cost of privatisation can vary significantly in different localities.

The greater the excess of the norm and the higher the valuation of the property, the greater the additional payment. In some cases, it may be symbolic, while in others, it may significantly increase the total cost of registration.

Mandatory expenses for privatisation

Even with ‘free’ privatisation, there are a number of mandatory payments. In most cases, the applicant will have to pay for state registration of ownership rights — about 300 hryvnia. A significant expense is the preparation or renewal of a technical passport, the cost of which usually ranges from 2,000 to 4,500 hryvnia, depending on the area and condition of the property.

Additionally, various certificates and extracts may be required, as well as notary services, if they are indispensable. Notary services usually cost another 1,000–2,000 hryvnias.

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How much does it ultimately cost to privatise an apartment?

In simple cases, when the documents are in order and the area does not exceed the norm, the total cost of privatisation is most often between 3,000 and 5,000 hryvnias. If it is necessary to update technical documentation, order additional certificates or carry out more complex notarial actions, the amount may increase to 6,000–8,000 hryvnias.

In situations where the flat has a large area, the necessary documents are missing, or the owner requests turnkey support from lawyers, the cost starts at 12,000 hryvnias and may be significantly higher.

When privatisation may be denied

There are cases when privatisation of housing is impossible. Refusal is possible if the flat is under arrest, documents are submitted with errors or are incomplete, or the established deadlines are violated. It is also impossible to privatise housing with special status — for example, if the flat is part of a museum or is located on the territory of a botanical garden.

Refusal is also possible if the right to free privatisation has already been used previously, or if there is no information about the owner of the communal housing in the Unified State Register. The decision to refuse can be appealed in an administrative court.

Privatisation of a house: how much does it cost

The privatisation of private houses, especially in rural areas, should be considered separately. In 2025, registering a house as property is usually more expensive than an apartment. Depending on the region, the condition of the documents and local tariffs, the cost can range from 7,000 to 20,000 hryvnia.

The procedure includes collecting and coordinating documents, preparing technical documentation and registering ownership rights. On average, the entire process takes one to three months.

What will happen next with privatisation

In the summer, the Verkhovna Rada supported in the first reading bill No. 12377 ‘On the Basic Principles of Housing Policy,’ which creates the conditions for ending free privatisation in the future. However, as of November 2025, the rules remain the same, and citizens can still register their occupied housing as private property.

At the same time, experts warn that after the law is passed and the transition period ends, the possibility of privatisation may be cancelled, and those who do not manage to register their housing in time risk losing their rights to it. Find out what steps you should take now to avoid problems when registering your home as your property.

Incidentally, owners and tenants can purchase express apartment insurance on the Visit Ukraine portal, which allows them to protect their property and not worry about dangers from neighbors, fires, natural disasters, and military risks.

Reminder! The market for new buildings in Ukraine underwent significant changes in 2025: in some cities, housing prices rose sharply, while in others, the increase was more moderate, and buyers began to count every square metre more carefully. Prices were influenced not only by the cost of construction and the activity of developers, but also by expectations related to the future of the economy and the war. Find out in which regions primary housing has risen in price the most and where new buildings remain the most expensive.

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