From September 2021 to the present day, a procedure for providing the “Land Capital in St. Petersburg” certificate has been introduced in St. Petersburg. According to the established procedure, large families living in St. Petersburg have every right to receive a “Land Capital in St. Petersburg” certificate and use it when purchasing a land plot. In connection with the introduction of such certificates, it became possible to choose between obtaining ownership of a land plot for summer cottage construction, which often involves a long wait, and a certificate, which is a document guaranteeing you payment from the state when purchasing a land plot. The provisions on “Land Capital in St. Petersburg” are already in force and multifunctional centers in St. Petersburg are accepting applications for the issuance of “land certificates” to large families. At the moment, many have already received a certificate and used it, purchased a plot of land using this certificate.
How to obtain a “Land Certificate”?
Large families can apply for a free plot of land if the following conditions are met:
- The family has three or more minor children;
- The family must officially reside in a particular region for at least five years;
- The marriage of the children's parents must be officially registered (if the parent is not the only one);
- Land is issued only to those families who do not own another plot of land.
To exercise their right to free allocation of land, a large family must contact the administration of the municipality at their place of residence, write a corresponding application and attach the necessary documents to it. An approximate list of documents required for a large family to obtain a land plot:
- a copy of the birth certificate of each minor family member;
- a copy of the marriage certificate, if available;
- an extract from the house register or form No. 9 (F-9) from the passport office;
- a certificate provided by the guardianship and trusteeship authorities, according to which the parents are not deprived of their parental rights;
- a copy of the passport of each parent.
- if there are adopted children in the family, it is also necessary to provide copies of documents indicating the adoption of each of the minor family members. You also need to obtain a certificate from the guardianship and trusteeship authorities confirming that the adoption has not been canceled in relation to certain adopted children.
Then local government bodies make a decision on whether to register a citizen with many children or to refuse registration. The main reasons for refusal to issue a land plot to a large family may be cases when it is established that false information has been provided, when one of the family members changes citizenship or the family changes its place of residence outside a certain region. In general, in the regions the law on providing large families with a plot of land is implemented differently, which is provided for by federal legislation.
*conditions may be expanded or reduced depending on the region
Who can count on government support?
Citizens who belong to a socially vulnerable category of the population can apply for a certificate. Large families with three or more children, minors or adults, but studying at a university full-time, can complete an application and submit documents. Features of the question:
- The family must have evidence confirming its status as a large family.
- The type of support is determined at the regional level. For example, a citizen can choose a land certificate that covers the cost of the plot or issuance of land free of charge with a waiting list.
- The choice of location and type of site remains with the regional authorities.
- The validity period of a land certificate after issuance for large families is valid for 3 years from the date of issue. If upon expiration of the period the form has not been used, the funds are returned to the state’s balance sheet, and the citizen does not remain a debtor.
It is worth noting that the presence of a land certificate as such does not affect another service, within which plots are issued free of charge. The distribution of land, as before, will be carried out by local authorities based on the list of citizens who got on the waiting list and submitted the appropriate application.
A database of land plots suitable for purchase using a “Land Certificate”.
You can get a list of land plots that meet the conditions of purchase under the “Land Certificate” and “Land Capital” by calling: 8-921-439-47-27.
You will be offered all land plots suitable for purchase under the “Land Certificate”, “Land Capital” in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region. You can view areas suitable for the certificate (without additional payment) here
"LAW OF ST. PETERSBURG ON THE PROVISION OF LAND PLOTS FOR INDIVIDUAL HOUSING OR HOLIDAY CONSTRUCTION AND ADDITIONAL MEASURES OF SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR CITIZENS WITH THREE OR MORE CHILDREN"
What criteria must a family meet?
Citizens with many children can receive a land certificate if they have issued a certificate through the social security authorities and received the official status of the poor. Also, the main requirement is Russian citizenship - if one of the family members has another citizenship, for example mother or father, the form is not issued. Additional terms:
- Lack of land or allotment in property.
- The children's parents live in an officially registered marriage.
- There are more than three minor children or there is a child who has reached the age of 18 but is serving in the army or studying at a university full-time.
- Before submitting an application, the family must not own a house with adjacent territory. If there has previously been a sale of land due to relocation or other circumstances, the service will be denied.
Such nuances are carefully checked with state registers and archives, forms are checked for government organizations. Families that received land by gift or right of inheritance are also not eligible for subsidies.
Plot
Many may be interested in the question of which plot of land you can register with a certificate. If you received this document in 2021, then there are no requirements for the land. That is, you can buy land of any size, which for many is a huge plus. The main thing is that you need to take into account that you will not receive back the entire amount, but only the funds that are due according to the certificate at the time of purchasing the land.
Nuances
First of all, it’s worth studying this program in more detail to know about all the nuances. A family with three or more children has every right to receive social assistance. In this case, it can be expressed as follows:
- The family may be issued a land certificate, which can later be exchanged for a plot of land.
- Capital, the amount of which does not exceed 300 thousand rubles. You can use this same capital to purchase a plot of land.
For many families, such assistance is quite significant, because now they have a free plot on which they can build their home. If citizens do not need this kind of help, they can choose other social benefits.
Important! A family with three or more minor children is considered to have many children. In addition, this family must necessarily confirm its status and receive a special certificate that confirms having many children.
It is worth noting that obtaining a land certificate does not deprive large families of the right to receive any other social, labor or transport benefits. Such families can also count on other assistance from the state.
Large families that have met a number of other conditions can receive such a document:
- One of the spouses must submit their application to the administration. No one will give out land just like that, without a request. After the application is written, citizens will be put in a queue. The certificate is not issued on the same day and this must be taken into account.
- Citizens must need housing. That is, citizens who own an apartment or house of sufficient size cannot apply for such a certificate.
Federal and regional rules for issuing a certificate
At the federal level, the issue of issuing a land certificate is regulated by the provisions of the law signed by the then President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev. The regulation states that:
- The certificate for the land plot is valid for 3 years. If the applicant does not apply it within this period, the document ceases to be relevant;
- Social assistance to large families can also be expressed in the form of land capital. Below we will look at its features, but for now we will say that capital is issued only if the site is used for summer cottage construction.
Federal Law No. 138 transferred the authority to issue certificates to the executive committees of local governments. So, the government of St. Petersburg accepted.
Documentation
In order to obtain such a certificate, you must prepare the following documents:
- A statement in which you state your request for a land certificate. A special form to fill out will be given to you when you contact the administration.
- Passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation. Other documents confirming your identity will not be accepted.
- Documents that prove the identity of all family members. A passport is also required from the second spouse, and birth certificates from children.
- If you have adopted children from an orphanage, you must provide papers that confirm this fact.
- A certificate that confirms that the relationship between spouses is formalized.
- A certificate confirming your registration. This is a very important point, because the certificate is issued only to those families who live in St. Petersburg.
Land certificate and land capital: main differences
Recently, not all residents of the Northern capital with many children are in a hurry to apply for a land certificate. With this document, you have to wait in line for more than one year to become the full owner of your own land.
However, since July 2016, parents with 3 or more children can choose what to receive: a land certificate or Land Capital. This became possible thanks to the amendments made to the “Social Code of St. Petersburg” and to the Law. These changes allow those who purchased the allotment to receive compensation for the costs.
As of the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2019, the amount of social support was 355,660.2 rubles. It is subject to annual indexation.
When discussing how a land certificate differs from Land Capital, one cannot fail to mention the period of application of these documents. The validity period of the latter is not limited by time frame. And the land certificate, let us remind you, is valid only for 3 years.
The differences between these types of social assistance also concern the parameters of plots that can be obtained into ownership. According to the land certificate, a plot is allocated, the area of which should be from 0.12 hectares to 0.15 hectares.
Using land capital, you can purchase a plot of any area and cost. But recipients will be allocated from the budget only the amount established by law at the time of applying for compensation.
Purchasing a plot using land capital: what should be taken into account during the transaction
There are a number of factors to consider when purchasing land:
- Legal purity of the acquired plot. No encumbrances.
- Pitfalls of buying and selling. To avoid unexpected situations, it is recommended to consult an experienced lawyer.
- Collection of documents. It should be started in advance in order to submit it to a specialist for examination.
- Availability of utilities and the ability to connect to them.
- Security of money transfer. It is recommended that the contract specify a deposit and transfer of money through a safe deposit box. Then the funds will become available to the seller only after the transaction is completed.
More useful information in the article “General characteristics of transactions with land plots.”
Procedure for compensation of funds
After purchasing a plot of land and registering ownership rights to it, the owner of the certificate applies to the district administration of St. Petersburg at the place of residence. There he submits an application for the disposal of funds from the land capital and attaches a package of documents to it.
Let us remind you that monetary compensation for a land plot to large families in St. Petersburg is paid in the amount specified in the certificate.
If the land is more expensive or the plot costs less than the stipulated payment, the difference in price is not compensated.
Funds under the certificate are transferred to the owner’s account through banking organizations or post offices in accordance with the data specified in the application.
Allotments that are suitable for cashing out a certificate in St. Petersburg
Land for large families, the purchase of which is compensated from the budget, must be located on the territory of the Russian Federation. In this case, the cost of the site does not matter. There are also no restrictions on its area. The main thing is that the plot is purchased not in parts, but as a whole.
Another important factor is the permitted use of the allotment. Therefore, it is necessary to know which lands are suitable for this criterion. The area should be allocated for:
- gardening;
- gardening;
- country house construction.
As practice shows, when purchasing a plot intended for construction or running your own household, compensation from the government will not cover the costs of the transaction.
Information about the type of allotment is placed in the cadastral passport and in the document certifying ownership. The allotment passport is available to any citizen using the services of the MFC or the Rosreestr web resource.
