Lawyer practicing real estate, construction and land law.
Housing service for military personnel
The procedure for removing the service status from an apartment for military personnel is quite complex and multi-stage. The team of the law firm “Prikhodko & Partners” helps properly prepare documents, obtain approvals from government authorities, and protect the housing rights of military personnel even in disputed situations.
Who has the right to remove the service status from military housing?
Certain categories of military personnel have the right to change the status of service housing provided that several conditions are met, including:
| Criterion | Condition |
| Length of service | At least 20 years of military service |
| Status of the serviceman | Dismissed due to health condition, age, or staff reduction |
| Disability | Persons with disability group I or II |
| Family members | Families of those killed or missing in action during service |
| Housing register | Registered as persons in need of improved housing conditions |
| Other housing | No other real estate property in ownership |
| Privatization | The housing has not participated in free privatization |
Important! Only under these conditions can the apartment be excluded from the service housing fund.
How to remove an apartment from the service housing fund?
In general, the following procedure should be followed:
- Submitting an application to the housing commission of the military unit.
- Review of the personal housing case by the commission and making a decision on granting housing for permanent residence.
- The commission protocol is approved by the unit commander, after which an order is issued to provide housing to the serviceman.
- The documents are transferred to the Housing Maintenance Department and then summarized and approved by the relevant bodies of the Ministry of Defense.
- After approval, a warrant for permanent housing space is issued, which serves as the basis for occupancy.
The procedure is complicated, so it is important to comply with all stages and documentation requirements in order to legally obtain the right to permanent housing.
It should also be noted that in practice the issue of removing the service status from housing is often controversial. Even in court, proving your right is difficult, as full documentary confirmation of all circumstances is required. The procedure may last for years, and eventually you may receive a refusal. Therefore, we recommend consulting a real estate lawyer in advance who will help properly prepare documents and understand all the nuances of this process.
How can a serviceman privatize a service apartment?
Privatization of an apartment for military personnel is possible only after removing the service status and transferring it to the housing fund for privatization.
To privatize the apartment, it is necessary to prepare a package of documents, which usually includes:
- application;
- passports and tax identification numbers of all family members;
- documents for the apartment;
- a certificate of family composition;
- a decision on excluding the apartment from the register of service housing;
- other documents depending on the situation.
After preparing all documents, you should apply to the Department of Registration for real estate privatization.
Appealing the refusal to privatize a service apartment for military personnel
If a serviceman who occupies a service apartment, has the required length of service and is on the housing register receives a refusal to change the status of the apartment from service to permanent, an effective method of protection is applying to an administrative court.
Regarding court practice:
- The court usually supports the serviceman when the refusal to exclude housing from the service category has no reasonable grounds. In this case, the claimant must provide sufficient evidence confirming their legal right to the apartment.
- In cases of inactivity of state authorities, the court considers this a violation of the person’s right to housing and may oblige the authorities to take appropriate actions.
How can we help?
Lawyers of the law firm “Prikhodko & Partners” provide full legal support in matters related to removing the service status from apartments not only for military personnel but also for other categories of persons. It is almost impossible to go through this procedure independently without a lawyer, so choosing the right specialist is extremely important.
Our services include:
- Consultation and analysis of documents and your status;
- Submission of applications and copies to state authorities;
- Support in housing privatization;
- Appealing refusals to exclude apartments from the service housing fund;
- Carrying out additional actions if necessary to protect your rights.
Our privatization lawyers ensure a comprehensive approach so that the process of removing the service status and subsequent privatization is carried out as efficiently as possible.
Do you have problems with removing the service status from an apartment and do not know how to act? Leave a request on the website and expect a call from our specialist.
Calculate the cost of services
1 question
Do you have at least 20 years of military service or were you dismissed due to health, age or reduction?
2 question
Are you on the housing register as a person in need of improved housing conditions?
3 question
Have you been refused exclusion of an apartment from the official housing stock or privatization of housing?
In which regions of Ukraine do you work?
The department of real estate and land law, as a rule, works in Kyiv and the Kyiv region.
- We provide our services in all regions of the Kyiv region, for example:
- Bilotserkiv district (towns of Skvira, Tarasha, Bila Tserkva, Uzyn, Tetiiv).
- Boryspil district (the cities of Boryspil, Pereyaslav, Yagotyn).
- Brovary district (the cities of Brovary, Berezan).
- Buchansky district (towns of Bucha, Irpin, Vyshneve).
- Vyshhorod district (the cities of Vyshhorod, Slavutych).
- Obukhiv district (towns of Obukhiv, Boguslav,
- Vasylkiv, Kagarlyk, Myronivka, Rzhyshchiv, Ukrainka).
- Fastiv district (the cities of Fastiv, Boyarka).
It is worth noting that on some issues (services) we work throughout Ukraine, contact and clarify information by phone!
Do you provide consultations online or over the phone?
Yes! If you do not have the opportunity to come to the office in Kyiv, then you can pay and receive a consultation by phone or in one of the applications for conducting calls/conferences.
You may also need:
A claim for recognition of ownership of a house/apartment/real estate
Read moreApartment Inspection Before Buying on eOselia
Read moreDevelopment of an apartment purchase and sale agreement
Read moreApartment division in kind
Read moreA lawyer during the search of an apartment/private house
Read moreApartment rental agreement between individuals
Read moreContract of purchase and sale of property rights to an apartment
Read moreCommissioning of an apartment building
Read morecall back
during the day
Compensation for moral, material damage
Protection of honour, dignity, and business reputationContract Development for Business and Legal Entities
Licensing of business activities
Compensation for moral, material damage
Legal services in the field of cryptocurrency and blockchain
REGISTRATION OF COMPANIES AND OPENING OF BANK ACCOUNTS
Sale and purchase of ready-made firms
Grants and attracting investment
Business registration and support in Great Britain
Business registration and support in Switzerland
Business registration and support in the EU
Business Registration and Support in the Gulf Countries (GCC)
Business registration and support in Turkey
Business registration and support in USA
Lawyer for administrative cases
Legal services for medical businesses and doctors
Protection of honour, dignity, and business reputation
Real estate transaction support
Escort of the tender participant
Trial lawyer: support and defense in court
European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)

