Starting in 2026, a program to replace dilapidated buildings in the historic part of Tbilisi will begin.As Tbilisi Mayor Kaha Kaladze noted during a government meeting, under the program, the municipality will fully purchase real estate in the historic area from private owners, provided there is 100% consent from the residents.

“As per our promise four years ago, we launched a large-scale program to replace dilapidated multi-apartment buildings. The project is progressing with great success. It has become a clear example of how the state and citizens, through partnership and trust, can achieve significant results. Building on this experience, we are starting another very important project, the idea for which belongs to Deputy Mayor Giorgi Tqemaladze. Specifically, this is the replacement of dilapidated buildings in historic Tbilisi.

Dilapidated buildings in Tbilisi’s historic area pose a significant challenge. This is not only a matter of safety but also an issue of our city’s identity, history, and cultural heritage. That’s why it was crucial for us to find a proper and long-term solution to this problem. We have developed a new program, which will take effect in 2026 and is entirely based on fairness and the protection of residents’ interests. Under this rule, the municipality will fully purchase real estate in the historic area from private owners, provided there is full, 100% consent from the residents,” Kaha Kaladze stated.

According to him, the purchased properties will be evaluated at market value, ensuring fair compensation and protecting the economic interests of the residents.

“The vacated areas will be prepared for investment purposes in a way that preserves the city’s historic identity while simultaneously creating new development opportunities. This is a very important program. I am confident it will be implemented successfully, and many people will take advantage of this opportunity. Through this approach, we achieve two critical goals: we ensure the safety and property rights of each citizen while simultaneously preserving the uniqueness and authenticity of our historic areas,” the capital’s mayor stated.