Families receive apartment keys in Almaty region, totaling 60 units
Almaty Region Accelerates Housing Construction and Supports Vulnerable Groups
The Almaty region, home to approximately 1.58 million residents, has seen a significant increase in housing construction in 2025. In the first half of the year, the total housing area grew by 5.6% to reach 622 thousand square meters, with a notable 9.6% rise in individual residential buildings [1].
This growth is primarily driven by private developers, as housing construction across Kazakhstan also shows strong growth. In 2023, the volume of construction works increased by over 15%, with housing buildings forming a significant share of the constructed area [2].
The Almaty region ranks third in the republic in terms of housing commissioning and continues to increase the pace of growth in the construction sector. Since the start of the year, 622,000 square meters of housing have been commissioned, which is 64.8% of the annual plan [1].
The region has successfully implemented favorable mortgage programs for several years, and these efforts continue to bear fruit. Under the "Baqytty Otbasy" 2-10-20 project, a housing certificate was received by 49 applicants, and 25 million tenge of the allocated 59 million tenge has been spent [1].
One of the families to benefit from these programs is the Kokkozov family, who received a three-room apartment in a new building. Raising six children, the Kokkozov family expressed their gratitude to everyone who helped make their dream of having a home a reality [1]. The building is equipped with modern water heating systems, electric stoves, and is connected to the central gas supply. Sixty families, including 20 orphaned children, have received apartments in the new building [1].
The region has also been actively working to provide housing for orphaned children. Over three years, 171 keys to apartments have been issued for orphaned children in the Almaty region, and in 2024, 69 apartments were allocated for those in need, which is 20% of the new housing in the communal housing fund [1].
Marat Sultanгазиiev, the regional head, emphasized that ensuring citizens with housing is a priority and a direct responsibility. He assured that they will continue this work until every family feels real state support [4].
In addition to supporting private developers, the region has directed substantial investments (over 700 billion tenge) towards demolition and new housing construction, which often includes renovation projects benefiting disadvantaged populations [4].
The Uighur District in the Almaty region is also actively participating in housing programs and demonstrating stable growth. Under the program to subsidize rental payments for housing in the private housing fund, 54 million tenge was allocated [4].
The ongoing demand in the housing market, as indicated by the housing price index, suggests that the efforts to increase housing construction and support vulnerable groups will continue to be necessary [3]. Urbanization and migration trends also indicate the need for diverse housing solutions, including affordable and social housing programs [1][4].
In summary, the Almaty region is seeing measurable annual progress in housing construction, primarily fueled by private developers and individual housing growth, with ongoing governmental efforts to modernize housing stock, which likely benefits vulnerable groups as part of broader renovation and construction initiatives. The regional head, Marat Sultanгазиiev, has emphasized that ensuring citizens with housing is a priority, and they will continue this work until every family feels real state support.
- The Almaty region, despite primarily relying on private developers for housing construction, has allocated significant finance towards demolition and new housing construction, supporting home-and-garden projects that benefit disadvantaged populations.
- In the manufacturing sector, the growth of the housing industry in the Almaty region has been signifcant, with the construction of new residential buildings contributing to a lifestyle shift for numerous families and vulnerable groups.
- As the Almaty region's business sector continues to thrive, with particular emphasis on housing construction and its related industries, the region's economy will likely be influenced by the demand for various housing solutions, including affordable and social housing programs.
