Exciting Details Revealed About the New CSOK Plusz and Falusi CSOK Support in Budapest

Published: November 30 2023

Exciting details have been revealed about the new CSOK Plusz and Falusi CSOK support in Budapest. The CSOK Plusz is a new housing support program that will replace the current urban CSOK. The detailed draft legislation for CSOK Plusz 2024 has been released, providing important information about the new family support program. Additionally, the draft also includes changes to the Falusi CSOK program, offering increased funding for interested individuals.

The Falusi CSOK program, which is a special and increased version of the existing family home creation benefit, will continue to be available in 2024. The program will be extended to include new purposes for application and the funding amount will be raised. This means that individuals living in preferred small settlements can receive additional financial support for renovating or expanding their existing properties.

Falusi CSOK can be used for renovating or expanding existing properties. The funding amount depends on the number of children in the family. Currently, the funding amounts for renovation and expansion are:

According to the recently announced regulations, these funding amounts will be increased to:

\*500,000 HUF for renovation, 600,000 HUF for expansion.

The combined purpose of purchasing a used property and renovating or expanding it is currently eligible for non-refundable support through Falusi CSOK. This will continue to be available in 2024 as well. The current funding amounts for this purpose are:

According to the new regulations, these funding amounts will be changed to:

The principle remains the same, where the funding amount for renovation and expansion is half of the total support received. Additionally, at least half of the funding received for the combined purpose should be allocated towards renovation and expansion.

Currently, it is not possible to apply for Falusi CSOK for the purpose of purchasing or constructing a new residence. However, the July regulations have opened up this possibility. The funding amounts for these purposes would have remained the same as the existing CSOK support: 600,000 HUF for 1 child, 2.6 million HUF for 2 children, and 10 million HUF for 3 or more children on preferred small settlements.

As part of the CSOK Plusz draft, the funding amounts for new residences will be adjusted to match the levels of support available for the concurrent renovation and expansion of used properties. This means that the funding amount for the purchase or construction of a new residence will increase by:

It is important to note that the Falusi CSOK for new residences will only be available for the construction or purchase of single-family homes in preferred small settlements.

Currently, Falusi CSOK cannot be applied solely for the purchase of a used property. This will not change in the coming year. However, the CSOK Plusz can be used for this purpose. It should also be noted that starting from 2024, CSOK Plusz will be available for the purchase, construction, concurrent expansion, and independent expansion of properties in small settlements. This is great news for those planning to buy, build, or expand homes in small settlements.

=== What is CSOK Plusz? CSOK Plusz is a new housing support program in Hungary. It is an updated version of the existing housing support system called CSOK. CSOK Plusz offers increased financial assistance for families in various housing-related goals.

What are the changes in the CSOK Plusz program? One of the major changes is the discontinuation of the urban CSOK program. Instead, the CSOK Plusz program will be introduced as a replacement. The detailed legislation for CSOK Plusz was published in 2024, revealing important details about the new family support program.

What is Falusi CSOK? Falusi CSOK is a special, higher amount form of the existing family home creation support program in Hungary. It can be applied for in designated small settlements known as preferred rural areas. Falusi CSOK will continue to be available in 2024, with expanded eligibility criteria and increased financial support.

What housing goals can be supported by Falusi CSOK? Falusi CSOK can be used for the renovation and/or expansion of existing properties. It can also be combined with the purchase of a used home for renovation and/or expansion. Additionally, Falusi CSOK can be used for the purchase or construction of a new residential house.

What are the current and upcoming financial amounts for Falusi CSOK? The current amounts for Falusi CSOK depend on the number of children:

These amounts remain unchanged in the recently published CSOK Plusz legislation.

Can Falusi CSOK be used for the purchase of a used home without renovation or expansion plans? Currently, Falusi CSOK cannot be used solely for the purchase of a used home. This will not change in the future. However, the CSOK Plusz program, which will be available from 2024, can be used for purchasing a home, construction, purchase with simultaneous expansion, and independent expansion in rural areas.

Is there a specific requirement for the type of housing eligible for Falusi CSOK? In preferred rural areas, Falusi CSOK can only be obtained for the purchase or construction of single-dwelling residential houses. Other types of properties may not be eligible.

Is the CSOK Plusz program available in Budapest? Yes, the CSOK Plusz program is available in Budapest and other parts of Hungary. It replaces the previous urban CSOK program and provides increased financial support for eligible applicants.

Is there a calculator available for CSOK Plusz? Yes, there is a CSOK Plusz calculator available to calculate the potential financial support under the program.