The Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan has approved new regulatory acts governing the temporary accommodation and social rehabilitation of individuals without permanent residences. This decision is enshrined in Decree No. 447 dated August 18, 2026.
Identification and Assistance System
The administrative rules establish a structured approach to identifying and assisting citizens who are homeless. Internal affairs officers and social workers providing comprehensive services at the mahalla level will conduct regular patrols in public places such as streets, stations, markets, pedestrian crossings, and uninhabitable buildings.
Social Rehabilitation
Identified individuals can receive an offer of placement in Temporary Accommodation and Social Rehabilitation Centers. Adult citizens also have the option to apply to these centers independently, while children will be housed with their parents.
Before acceptance, an individual must undergo a medical examination at the emergency department of a district or city medical institution. Admission is permitted only if the examination does not reveal conditions requiring urgent medical care or infectious diseases that might prevent placement.
Applicants must provide the necessary information to complete a registration form, which signifies consent to stay at the center and adherence to internal rules. After registration, individuals are accepted for an initial period of seven days, which can be extended up to six months if certain conditions established by this regulation are met.
