Published: 16.02.2026
The Housing Support Act is being phased in between January and June 2026. It applies to foreign nationals with permanent residence, asylum or subsidiary protection on the same terms as Czech citizens, while temporary-protection holders remain covered by the Lex Ukraine framework.
According to the source, the law expands access to housing support for foreigners with permanent residence or international protection, on the same terms as Czech citizens. The measures are being introduced in stages during the first half of 2026, making them most relevant to people already living in Czechia with the qualifying statuses. Temporary-protection holders remain governed by the separate Lex Ukraine framework and are not automatically moved into the new category. People planning a move should factor this distinction into their choice of residence status and assessment of available social support.