Staying Abroad During the War: How the Subsidy Is Calculated

The Pension Fund of Ukraine has clarified the specifics of granting housing subsidies to citizens who have left the country. According to Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 848, the mere fact of staying abroad for more than 60 days does not automatically constitute grounds for denying assistance, but it does significantly alter the mechanism for calculating it. 

This was reported by the PFU press service.

If a person has been outside Ukraine for more than 60 days at the time of application, they are excluded from the household. This entails the following consequences:

• Social consumption standards for services are not applied to such a person.

• The subsidy amount specifically for this person is 0 hryvnias.

• This person’s income is not taken into account when calculating the family’s total average monthly income.

The subsidy is completely denied only if all family members have been abroad for an extended period. Since no one actually resides at the registered address and uses utility services, there are no grounds for providing state support.

The household retains the right to a subsidy if at least part of the family continues to reside in Ukraine. In such a situation, the payment is calculated exclusively for those individuals who are actually residing in the dwelling.

Thus, a prolonged stay abroad affects the amount of assistance but does not deprive family members who have remained at home of their right to it. The Pension Fund of Ukraine reminds residents of the need to promptly inform the Fund’s authorities of changes in family composition or the prolonged absence of residents to ensure accurate calculation of benefits.

In May 2026, Ukrainians can expect significant changes in their utility bills. 

In April, the Pension Fund of Ukraine spent 75 billion hryvnias on pensions—slightly more than in March. Overall, the government has increased funding for social benefits, including subsidies and assistance.