Ukrainians to be offered €145k modular homes for at least 12 months
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Ukrainian refugees who are offered accommodation in new modular units will be able to stay in them for a minimum of 12 months, the understands.
The Government aims to accommodate around 2,800 Ukrainians at a number of sites across the country with the first site in Mahon, Cork City, to be open to Ukrainians this month.
The understands the cost of each unit is working out at around €145,000 per unit which includes supply, delivery, and provision of electrical and household items.
However, this figure does not include the cost of site development and utility connection costs.
Ukrainians who move into the homes will have to pay a contribution fee including a utility charge to cover electricity, internet, and waste disposal.
It is understood that the financial contribution will be a percentage of income rather than at a set fee.
A 16% rate plus a €40 flat-rate utility charge will be applied.
The flat rate utility charge will cover electricity, water, internet connection and domestic waste collection.
It will be administered by the Approved Housing Body that is appointed to manage the properties.
Families of four currently accommodated in the locality will be offered one of the units first and then the allocation of the units will widen.
The families will be offered the homes for a minimum of 12 months, under a licence agreement.
The first of the sites at Mahon in Cork has been completed for handover to the Department of Integration and Children.
It is expected Ukrainians will be able to move in from mid-June onwards.
Work is currently underway on the first phase of seven sites across the country So far, locations in Cavan Town, Mahon in Cork, Thurles, Sligo Town, Claremorris, Rathdowney and Clonminch are being progressed.
The modular homes will initially be used to temporarily house people fleeing Ukraine but the government believes they have the potential to be utilised to address other accommodation challenges such as social housing and student accommodation.