ArmInfo.39 settlements of the Syunik and Gegharkunik regions of Armenia, which became borderline after the war, will be included in the program of social assistance to residents of border communities. According to the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the RA, the draft decision was approved by the government of the country.
According to the source, for about 14 thousand residents living in the above-mentioned settlements, the tax on real estate, and 50% of the costs for natural gas, electricity and irrigation water used from February 1, 2021 will be reimbursed. School textbooks will be distributed free of charge to students living in border areas.
To note, last year the Armenian parliament adopted a law on the inclusion in the program of 36 settlements bordering with Azerbaijan in Tavush, Ararat, Gegharkunik and Vayots Dzor regions. The law provides for compensation for 50% of the cost of electricity (up to 1450 kWh per month), natural gas (up to 360 cubic meters), irrigation water (no restrictions). In addition, residents of these areas are fully exempted from paying land tax and property tax until 2024. And for senior students, textbooks are given either free of charge or with partial compensation of 50%.
