Czech Republic cancels humanitarian housing for Ukrainians, increases payments for refugees instead. Find out who and how much you can expect to receive

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The Czech government has decided to increase payments to Ukrainian refugees against the background of changes in the rules for free housing for migrants from September 1.

According to ukraina.radio.cz, payments will be increased from August 1.

How much do Ukrainians get in the Czech Republic?

According to the government’s decision, housing costs will increase to 6,000 crowns (237 euros) per month for vulnerable categories and to 4,000 crowns (58 euros) – for everyone else. Up to five people in one household will still be counted for calculating assistance.

A major change was the equalisation of payments for everyone, regardless of whether the housing where refugees live is registered in a special register. Previously, the amount of payments varied depending on this factor.

Now only those refugee households whose income does not exceed the subsistence level and housing costs as determined by the Ministry of Labor are eligible for humanitarian aid. The amount of humanitarian aid will be equal to the difference between the declared amount and the family income.

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What else can Ukrainians in the Czech Republic expect from September 1?

It is worth noting that in the Czech Republic until September 1, the following rules for free housing assistance apply:

– for 150 days: for most people with temporary protection status;

– indefinitely: for vulnerable categories: children and adolescents under 18 years of age, students, pregnant women, the elderly over 65 years of age, persons with disabilities, carers or caregivers of children under 6 years of age.

From September 1, the period of free housing will already be reduced to 90 days for all refugees without exception, including vulnerable categories. Those who have already used 90 days of free housing before September will have to move or start paying for housing.

At the same time, trade unions are opposing the government’s decision. They believe that the changes pose a serious risk of making those who cannot work and do not qualify for humanitarian aid homeless. The Human Rights Ombudsman warns that Ukrainians are at risk of being illegally recruited, exploited or forced to return to Ukraine.

We remind you! Today, the Czech Republic is home to more than 300,000 Ukrainians who fled the war. This country provides shelter to refugees who have already received protection in other European countries. How to get temporary protection in the Czech Republic after arriving from another European country, we will tell you here.

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