TOKİ statement from the Minister Institution for Istanbul: We will deliver it to 1071 beneficiaries

NEWS CENTER - Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum made statements regarding the social housing projects carried out in Istanbul. Emphasizing that in addition to urban transformation works, projects to meet the housing needs of low-income citizens are continuing, Kurum said that approximately 2 million social houses have been produced throughout Turkey so far through TOKİ.

Stating that they have taken important steps towards the housing needs of Istanbul, Minister Kurum stated that 100 thousand social housing units were allocated to the city within the scope of the Home Owner Türkiye campaign.

Noting that social housing projects in Istanbul are increasing rapidly, Kurum drew attention to the ongoing works especially in Arnavutköy. Minister Kurum stated that, contrary to the claims that luxury residences will be built in the region and these residences will be sold to foreign investors, social housing has been produced for low-income citizens.

The institution said, "Where they said they would build luxury residences here and sell them to investors abroad, we are currently rapidly producing 25 thousand social residences for our low-income citizens. 5 thousand 500 of them have been completed and we will deliver them to our citizens." he said.

Emphasizing that social housing investments will be continued with determination, the Institution said that efforts will continue to ensure that citizens have safe and accessible housing.

Minister Kurum also made important statements regarding the rental social housing application implemented in Istanbul.

"IN THE FIRST STAGE, 1071 TOKİ RESIDENCES WILL BE DELIVERED TO THE RIGHT HOLDERS NEXT MONTH"

Stating that applications have been received for the residences that will remain under the ownership of TOKİ, the Institution announced that 1071 residences will be delivered to the rightful owners in the first stage.

The institution said, "We have received our applications for our residences, which will be hosted by TOKİ, and hopefully next month we will deliver the keys of our first 1071 residences to our rightful brothers and sisters, with rents starting from 10 thousand liras. We will rent a total of 15 thousand residences in our 12 districts, as promised." he said.

Stating that the aim of the social housing for rent application is to provide low-income citizens with housing opportunities at affordable prices, the Institution gave the message that social housing and urban transformation projects will be carried out simultaneously.

Minister Kurum stated that the work will continue with the same determination in order to make cities safer and facilitate citizens' access to housing.