Our country is located in an earthquake zone, and unfortunately, 90% of the buildings are not earthquake-resistant.

In our country, where we have learned through experience many times that buildings that are not earthquake-resistant and have reached the end of their physical lifespan cause serious loss of life and property, you can protect your family and loved ones against earthquakes with urban transformation, acquire new, comfortable and safer homes, and benefit from the advantages provided by the state. The Urban Transformation Law No. 6306, enacted on May 31, 2012, aims to transform earthquake-prone and risky buildings into earthquake-resistant, modern, and aesthetically pleasing buildings that comply with current zoning plans, through incentives such as loan support, tax and fee exemptions, and rental assistance provided by the state, upon the request of the property owners.

WHAT IS THE MAIN PURPOSE OF LAW NO. 6306 ON URBAN TRANSFORMATION?
The Urban Transformation Law aims to create healthy, safe, and livable environments by transforming areas at risk of disaster and risky buildings.

WHO CAN APPLY?
An application from any of the apartment owners who wish to have their building assessed for risk is sufficient.

HOW DOES THE URBAN TRANSFORMATION PROCESS WORK?
In order for your buildings to be included in urban transformation, you must first obtain a "Seismic Risk Report" from an authorized institution of the Ministry. Once the Ministry approves the seismic risk report, your building will be included in the urban transformation program.
The ministry sends an information letter to all property owners.
Property owners who wish to do so may appeal to the Ministry for a review of the prepared and approved report. If the appeals committee decides that the building is at risk, the building must be demolished.
In this situation, it is not even possible to obtain a stay of execution order from the court.
Following this stage, within a maximum of 60 days, a decision must be made regarding how your building will be demolished, which contractor will be hired, and with what partnership arrangements, and a "Building Joint Decision Protocol" regarding the use of urban transformation loans must be approved by a 2/3 majority.
If a decision cannot be made within 60 days, the building will be demolished by the Ministry.
Subsequently, the new building requires the preparation of municipal projects, obtaining construction permits from the municipality, and receiving occupancy permits and title deeds for the new apartments.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THE URBAN TRANSFORMATION LAW?
Property owners can utilize government-subsidized urban transformation loans and urban transformation rental assistance for building construction.
Tenants, on the other hand, can benefit from government-subsidized urban transformation loans and relocation fee assistance when purchasing a new apartment.