01What is urban transformation?
It is the process that covers the transformation of risky buildings, risky areas and reserve building areas into safer and healthier living environments within the framework of Law No. 6306.
02Does my building have to be old in order to undergo urban transformation?
No. The main criterion is not the age of the building, but its determination as a risky building as a result of the examination carried out by authorized/licensed institutions.
03Who can have risky building detection done?
Owners or their legal representatives can have risky buildings identified by applying to institutions and organizations licensed by the Ministry.
04What happens after risky building detection?
When the determination is finalized, the process is recorded in the land registry and relevant administrative records; The legal process regarding evacuation, demolition and new application begins. The concrete schedule varies depending on the status of the file.
05Is it mandatory for all owners to agree?
Unanimity is not required for every transaction. In the decision and sales processes within the scope of Law No. 6306, the majority provisions in the current legislation apply; A legal evaluation must be made for a concrete project.
06Do apartments in the new building have to be the same size?
No. New independent section sizes are shaped according to the development right, project, land shares and the agreement made with the owners.
07Can conversion be done by combining parcels?
Under appropriate zoning and ownership conditions, neighboring parcels can be merged and a more integrated project with parking, social areas or commercial areas can be developed.
08Can I get rental assistance during urban transformation?
Rental assistance within the scope of 6306 may be available for beneficiaries who meet the conditions. The duration of assistance in risky structures outside the risky area is up to 18 months according to the legislation; In risky and reserve areas, it may be determined by the relevant institution for a period not exceeding 48 months.
09Can tenants get support?
Tenants who meet the conditions in the legislation can be given lump sum rental/moving assistance. The person to whom evacuation support will be paid within the scope of "Half is on Us" is determined according to the actual residence status.
10Can rental assistance and interest support be received together?
The legislation does not allow the use of rental assistance and interest support together for the same person from the Transformation Projects Special Account within the scope of 6306; one is preferred.
11Who is Half of Us valid for?
The program is carried out for risky building owners in 39 districts of Istanbul. Current eligibility requirements and deadlines should be checked from official announcements.
12Half How much is the housing support from us?
In official announcements, 875,000 TL grant, 875,000 TL loan and 125,000 TL eviction support for a house; A total of 1,875,000 TL support was announced.
13Half How much is workplace support from us?
A grant of 437,500 TL, a loan of 437,500 TL and evacuation support of 125,000 TL were announced for a workplace. Different credit limits apply to the beneficiary's other businesses.
14When will the half loan from Us be repaid?
According to official statements, repayment starts 2 years after the building permit, and a maturity of up to 10 years is applied; No interest is applied in the first year of repayment, and an update of half of the CPI is made in the following years.
15What should I do first when starting the conversion process?
First collect building and parcel information; Clarify risky building identification, zoning status, independent section and land share structure. Then create a feasible transformation scenario with technical, legal and financial feasibility.