Restrictions on home area when registering close relatives will be abolished

A draft law aimed at simplifying the procedure for registering citizens by place of residence and stay in Uzbekistan was approved by deputies in the first reading. This draft law provides for the abolition of restrictions on the area of the house when registering close relatives.

The draft law includes three important innovations aimed at more fully ensuring the constitutional rights of citizens. In particular, restrictions related to the application of the social norm of the area of the house when registering family members and close relatives by place of stay are being removed.

The social norm of the area of the house is the minimum area of the house, established by law, that should be provided per person. In Uzbekistan, this norm is set at least 16 square meters per person, and at least 23 square meters for disabled people using a wheelchair.

According to the draft law, when spouses, parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren, as well as brothers and sisters, register in each other's housing, even if the area of the apartment is less than the established norm, this will not prevent registration. This will facilitate the registration of family members and close relatives at the same address.

The draft introduces a separate legal mechanism for students living in student dormitories, stipulating that the social norm of the area of the apartment will not be applied when registering them. This will serve to eliminate existing practical problems associated with the registration of students in higher educational institutions.

It was noted at the meeting that today many citizens who have purchased housing on the basis of a mortgage loan or subsidies are facing difficulties in registering their homes. This creates problems for them in placing their children in school or kindergarten, enrolling them in a polyclinic, using pensions and other social services.

According to the draft law, even if a ban is imposed on housing, the consent of the authorized bodies (bank, court, MIB) to register the owner and his close relatives in a dwelling where a ban or seizure is imposed is not required. This procedure, first of all, will allow the owner of the house and his family members to legally register in their own home.

At the same time, in order to ensure the legitimate interests of the mortgagee and state bodies, the institution of prior written consent of the person being registered is being introduced. According to this mechanism, registration can be canceled based on the appeal of the mortgagee or the authorized body that imposed the ban (seizure). This legal solution ensures adequate protection of the constitutional rights of citizens, on the one hand, and the rights and legitimate interests of creditors, on the other.

During the discussions, the deputies discussed the importance and necessity of the draft law, expressed their opinions, suggestions and recommendations on some of its provisions. They noted that this document will serve to make public services provided to the population simpler and more convenient, and to reliably ensure the constitutional rights of citizens.

We would like to remind you that in May 2026, the Regulation on the procedure for registering citizens by place of residence and stay and canceling registration was approved in Uzbekistan.