Factsheet for measure
CZ-2022-16/2224
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Updated
– measures in Czechia
Solidarity subsidy for people accommodating Ukrainian refugees
Solidární příspěvek pro ty, kteří ubytovávají ukrajinské uprchlíky
Background information
The Solidarity subsidy for those who accommodate Ukrainian refugees is based on the Act No. 65/2022 Coll., on certain measures in connection with the armed conflict on the territory of Ukraine caused by the invasion of the Russian Federation troops (called Lex Ukraine). It can be paid retroactively for March 2022.
Content of measure
People who accommodate Ukrainian refugees for free in their vacant flats can apply for a benefit of CZK 3,000 (€121 approx.) per month per accommodated person (children included) to cover housing costs. People applying for the benefit have to accommodate Ukrainian refugees at least 16 days per month. The benefit is only for natural persons, those, who run accommodation services as a business, are not eligible. The accommodation also has to meet some minimum requirements like, for example, one separated room for group of refugees, access to shared kitchen, WC, drinking water.
One household can receive up to a maximum of CZK 12,000 (€485) per month for accommodating refugees.
Updates
The following updates to this measure have been made after it came into effect.
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01 July 2023
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From 1 July 2023, some provisions of the lex Ukraine, which among other things, cancel the allowance for so-called solidarity households, enter into force.
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Use of measure
Instead of the humanitarian benefit 'Solidarity Allowance for Hosts of Ukrainian Refugees', refugees are provided with a regular social benefit - a housing allowance.
Target groups
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Workers
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Businesses
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Citizens
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Does not apply to workers
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Does not apply to businesses
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Migrants or refugees
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Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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National government
Public employment service
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National funds
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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No involvement
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No involvement
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Form
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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No involvement
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Main level of involvement: Peak or cross-sectoral level
Involvement
Social partners are not involved in the adoption and implementation of the measure.
Views and reactions
Not available.
Sources
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21 March 2022: Act No. 65/2022 Coll. Act on Certain Measures in Relation to the Armed Conflict on the Territory of Ukraine Caused by the Invasion of the Troops of the Russian Federation
(www.zakonyprolidi.cz)
