Astana Authorities to Evict Residents of 24 Dilapidated Houses by September 2027

The Akim (Mayor) of Astana has signed a decree mandating the compulsory acquisition of 21 land plots currently occupied by condemned housing. This action will lead to the eviction of residents from 24 dilapidated houses.

The decree, dated July 31, 2026, and published on August 27, cites the capital's Master Plan, a housing renovation program, and a February 16, 2026 decision declaring a local man-made emergency as justification. This emergency status was declared due to condemned buildings slated for demolition between 2023 and 2029.

Under the new decree, the compulsory alienation of property, including land plots totaling 1.7854 hectares, will occur from September 9, 2026, to September 9, 2027. The Astana Department of Housing and Housing Inspection is required to notify property owners within three days of the decree's publication and proceed with their relocation.

The list of properties subject to compulsory acquisition includes numerous addresses across the Saryarka and Baikonur districts, encompassing apartments and non-residential premises. The process aims to clear these condemned sites for state needs.