In Aktobe, pensioners, young families and people with special needs have not received a solution to their housing problems after two years of appeals to various authorities. The hostel-type building, where about 120 people live, was declared unsafe, but some families still remain living there.
According to Channel One "Eurasia", the building has fallen into complete disrepair: the roof leaks, the toilets and utilities are in a terrible state.
"In 2023, this building was inspected by a commission and declared unsafe. In March of this year, a meeting was held. Representatives from the land committee and the akimat came and told us: 'Your building is unsafe. Wait for an answer; there will be another meeting. When we provide housing, we will specifically let you know,'" reported one of the residents.
Some families have already left the building — the owners of 16 flats have moved into rental housing. However, the rest are also ready to move out, but they have not yet been placed on the waiting list.
"I haven't been able to get on the waiting list since 15 May. I have a certificate stating that the building is unsafe. I applied to the housing construction and land department. Give me a concrete answer: are you giving a house or not?" a resident complained.
The situation is particularly difficult for socially vulnerable categories.
"I am a single mother. They say to us: 'We give out housing on a mortgage to those who have a stable official job.' But I only had an official job for three months, and yesterday there were redundancies. Just when I wanted to apply for a mortgage, I was fired. With what money can I now buy a flat?" a woman recounted.
Another resident noted that she was not invited to the meetings at all.
"Those who were ready in July have already received housing. But I have been waiting so long, I wasn't called. I came by myself yesterday — they say: 'Your documents are in order; we will give it.' But they still don't call me; they invite others. Let them give it quicker," a resident says.
The akimat admits that the problem has dragged on. The head of the housing inspection department in Aktobe, Aknur Kazbayeva, reported that 28 multi-storey residential buildings in the city have been declared unsafe — that is 675 flats.
"This year, the requisition of four multi-storey residential buildings is planned. We will buy out the flats at the assessed value," she stated.
The akimat noted that all residents of unsafe buildings have the right to join the waiting list for relocation through the Public Service Centre by providing the necessary documents.