Reserving funds under the "Housing for IDPs from Temporarily Occupied Territories" program: how to avoid losing your voucher and complete the purchase
Have a housing voucher? The next step is reserving the funds. We explain why this is decisive, how much time you have to sign the contract, and how to quickly make the reservation through Diia, a CNAP, or a notary.
By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik
March 26, 2026 · 2 min read
Why reserving funds is not a formality
Having a voucher confirms the right to receive assistance, but reserving funds turns that right into a concrete commitment by the state to allocate financing for the selected transaction. Without this step, the actual purchase of property is impossible — the state cannot pay for something that is not recorded in the system as reserved.
Deadlines and consequences: what you need to know
After reservation is confirmed, the voucher holder has 60 days to sign the purchase agreement. If this deadline is missed, the reservation is canceled and the procedure must be repeated — with all the time costs and the risk of losing a specific offer on the market.
How to reserve funds: three practical ways
You can arrange a reservation in several simple ways: via the electronic service “Diia”, by contacting the CNAP (Center for Administrative Services), or through a notary. Each channel provides legal confirmation of the reservation — the choice depends on convenience and speed.
“For our community it is important that people do not lose this opportunity due to lack of information or delays in action. Therefore, we urge everyone who has already received a voucher not to hesitate and to move on to the next stage. We, for our part, are ready to help with explanations and support.”
— Serhii Kanyura, Deputy Mayor of Irpin
Quick guide: what to do today
1) Check the status of your voucher and make sure the document is valid. 2) Choose a reservation option — Diia, CNAP, or a notary — and start the procedure. 3) Find housing that meets the program’s requirements and agree on contract signing dates within the 60-day period.
Conclusion
Reserving funds is a technical but key step between receiving a voucher and actually obtaining housing. Time works against those who delay; action favors those who use available channels and ask local authorities for support. Whether all voucher recipients will take advantage of this opportunity depends on their promptness and the support of their communities.
