Urban transformation refers to the reconstruction or strengthening of risky buildings or areas in a safe, healthy manner compliant with earthquake regulations.

Risky building identification is carried out by institutions licensed by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, municipalities, or universities. Property owners can apply to have their buildings inspected.

No. Even a single owner can initiate the risky building identification process by applying.

• The report is uploaded to the system.
• The objection period begins (15 days).
• The building is officially declared “risky.”
• Evacuation and demolition timelines are determined.
• Owners select a transformation model (contractor, cooperative, government support, etc.).

At least a two-thirds majority based on land share must be achieved. If two-thirds cannot be reached, transformation cannot proceed.
If the majority is achieved, shares of non-consenting owners may be sold at market value.

Under the campaign, each residential unit receives a grant of 875,000 TL, a loan of 875,000 TL, and relocation support of 125,000 TL. Thus, citizens benefiting from the Ministry’s total financial support of 1,875,000 TL per residential unit can rebuild their homes through contractor firms. For each additional residential unit owned by the rights holder, a loan facility of 1,750,000 TL is provided. Loan repayments, with no interest applied in the first year, begin two years after obtaining the construction permit and are spread over a 10-year term.
Under the same conditions, rights holders receive 437,500 TL grant and 437,500 TL loan support for one commercial unit/workplace. For each additional commercial unit, a loan facility of 875,000 TL is offered.

Yes. Rental assistance may be provided to property owners, tenants, and limited real right holders in buildings officially declared risky. The duration and amount vary by province.

• Risky building report
• Evacuation certificate
• Title deed information
• Application form
• Applications are generally submitted through district municipalities or provincial directorates.

• Risky building report
• Evacuation certificate
• Title deed information
• Application form
• Applications are generally submitted through district municipalities or provincial directorates.

Yes. If the technical report indicates that the building can be strengthened, reinforcement can be carried out instead of demolition. A strengthening project and municipal approval are required for this.

• Relocation assistance
• Right to rental assistance (for a specified period). They do not have rights to new apartments.

It varies depending on the building’s condition, the municipality’s workload, and the contractor’s pace. On average:

• Identification – declaration process: 1–2 months
• Project and permit: 3–6 months
• Construction: 18–30 months

No. Even newly constructed buildings fall under the transformation scope if deemed risky.

In the new project:

• Size of the independent unit
• Floor plan
• Management plan and similar factors determine these rights.