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Balkan housing assistance and VAT refund implementation

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2026-09-13 10:35 UTC → 2026-09-18 16:24 UTC · added removed

In the Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the local government and the Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina (UIO) signed an agreement to accelerate VAT refunds for first-time homebuyers. The deal provides direct electronic access to cadastral records to streamline applications, provided the buyer has homebuyers who have not owned residential property in the country within the last seven years. However, broader implementation of housing assistance programs across the Balkans has faced various obstacles. In Implementation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Herzegovina has faced significant friction. Finance Minister Srđan Amidžić reported criticized institutions in the Federation of BiH for blocking the program, noting that technical issues and a lack of poor data sharing between tax and property authorities have stalled the VAT refund program progress despite over 1,200 applications. In contrast, Croatia Amidžić has seen progress through threatened to publicly name those responsible for these delays. However, the UIO has begun issuing payments; on September 18, 2026, three individuals received a total of 53,053.02 KM. Since the program's inception on July 8, the UIO has received 1,453 applications. Disbursement speed varies based on whether citizens collect decisions in person or via mail. In Croatia, the Agency for Legal Transactions and Real Estate Brokerage, which Brokerage (APN) has approved over 36.9 million euros in support for first-time buyers. Meanwhile, in support, with 4,881 of 7,479 applications approved. Additionally, the municipality of Pitomača is providing grants of up to 6,700 euros to young families. In Montenegro, debates persist political debate persists regarding housing affordability. Ana Novaković Đurović of the effectiveness URA movement has criticized the high costs of government housing projects and the continued use government’s Velje brdo project, while the municipality of local Pljevlja continues to subsidize mortgage interest rate subsidies rates to support young families. demographic stability.

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  1. 2026-09-18 16:24 UTC Balkan housing assistance and VAT refund implementation
  2. 2026-09-13 10:35 UTC Balkan housing assistance and VAT refund implementation

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