What the Cabinet approved
| Before | From launch (date TBA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Start of construction | Paper notice to local State Architectural-Construction Inspectorate (SACI) | 100 % online in the Diia app/web-portal |
| Completion/commissioning | Paper declaration + local inspection stamp | One e-form in Diia; result pushed to the user’s smartphone |
| Back-office flow | Manual data entry into the Unified Construction Register | Automatic upload to the UESESB (central e-register) |
Which projects qualify
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Detached houses, dachas or cottages up to 500 m²
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Maximum two above-ground floors (+ attic)
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Auxiliary buildings: garage, summer kitchen, barn, greenhouse, etc.
Commercial / multi-storey sites still follow the standard permitting route.
How the new service will work
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Log in to Diia (Bank-ID or Mobile-ID).
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Select service
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“Notice of start of works” or
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“Declaration of readiness for operation”.
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Attach PDF scans of the land title & construction passport.
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E-signature & submit.
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Push notification confirms automatic registration in UESESB; a second push conveys the SACI decision.
Why it matters
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Zero office visits → less red tape, fewer bribes.
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Full audit trail in UESESB supports anti-corruption checks.
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Data in one register feeds cadastral, taxation and utility systems.
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Foundation for e-mortgage & insurance products—important for post-war reconstruction finance.
Next on the digital-build roadmap
| Q3 2025 | Pilot e-licensing for small commercial renovations |
| Q4 2025 | Integration with e-land registry (automatic cadastral updates) |
| 2026 | BIM-ready digital archive of as-built drawings |
The project is delivered by the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development together with the Ministry of Digital Transformation and the UK-funded UK DIGIT programme, implemented by Eurasia Foundation and Eastern Europe Foundation.
Bottom line: Putting low-risk construction paperwork into Diia gives homeowners and SMEs a one-tap route from groundbreaking to commissioning—another step toward a transparent, EU-style planning regime.
