Take action for a safe home

Duygu Erdoğan - In his statements after the Cabinet Meeting, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan drew attention to the importance of urban transformation as an earthquake country and called for the use of public supports. President Erdoğan said, "I am calling out once again to my brothers and sisters in Istanbul. Please do not postpone the steps to be taken regarding urban transformation. Take action today to reconcile with your neighbors, initiate the necessary procedures, and get a safe home. I would also like to underline this: While our government has committed itself to the transformation of Istanbul with all its means, we expect all our municipalities, regardless of political party, to show the same understanding, the same effort, and the same sensitivity. Responsible mayors who truly love their city and district, urban transformation "I urge you to focus on your projects," he said.

In this context, we discussed the progress steps of Japan, which has achieved successful results as a country similar to the studies in Istanbul and Türkiye...

'Half is from Us' is used

In the 'Half is on Us' campaign, which was launched for the renovation of risky buildings in Istanbul, 875 thousand TL grant, 875 thousand TL loan and 125 thousand TL moving support are given for each house. For workplaces, 437 thousand 500 TL grant, 437 thousand 500 TL loan and 125 thousand TL relocation support are offered. Loan installment payments start two years after the building permit is obtained and are spread over a period of 10 years. While no interest is applied in the first year of payment, the following years are updated by half of the CPI rate.

World Bank financing

Transformation loans are given to Istanbulites within the scope of the 'Climate and Disaster Resilient Cities Project', which is carried out under the coordination of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and with the financing of the World Bank. Within the scope of the project; Financing opportunities up to 3 million TL are offered with a first year grace period, 180 months maturity and an interest rate of 0.69. Each beneficiary can benefit from the loan for only one independent section in the new structure.

One in every two transformations is in Istanbul

Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum shared the latest information about urban transformation works. Giving the message "Come without wasting time, let's realize the transformation together", the Institution stated that since 2012, 2 million 761 thousand independent sections throughout Turkey have been included in the scope of transformation and the transformation of 2 million 378 thousand independent sections has been completed. In Istanbul, 1 million 298 thousand independent sections were included in the scope of transformation, the transformation of 1 million 7 thousand independent sections was completed, and the transformation of 291 thousand independent sections continues.

Empowerment comes to the fore