Grants offered to Israeli cities to provide housing for Ukraine war migrants

Authorities that want to apply for these grants have been asked to highlight buildings that can be swiftly converted into suitable and acceptable housing for the people fleeing from the war. 

Currently, some migrants have been given shelter in hotels, the houses of family and friends, or charitable strangers until a long-term solution can be found. 

Priority is being given to buildings that have the potential to house a larger number of people for a smaller cost, and that can be renovated quickly, in order to provide more people with a place to stay. 

The criteria for local councils to receive the grant is at least five buildings that could be renovated to house migrants. The ministry of housing and construction publicised the plans in late march and councils and cities have to submit their plans by the 5th of April to be considered for the financial aid.