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Tenant Rights in Demolish-Rebuild (Pinui-Binui) Projects in Ashkelon
Apartment owners in pinui-binui projects are entitled to a larger new apartment, rental compensation during construction, and capital-gains tax exemption.
About Ashkelon
Ashkelon absorbed significant waves of Israeli-Ethiopian community members from the 1990s onward and is today a major southern community hub. Community members are spread across multiple neighbourhoods in the city, alongside a growing presence of local businesses, educational institutions and community-led initiatives.
What is Pinui-Binui?
Pinui-binui (demolish-rebuild) is a government programme that demolishes old buildings and rebuilds taller modern ones. In return, apartment owners receive larger new apartments at no extra cost.
Your Rights as an Owner
Larger new apartment: The law requires the new apartment to be at least 12 sqm larger (or 25% larger — whichever is greater).
Rental compensation: The developer must pay monthly rent while you live elsewhere during construction, calculated at local market rates.
Capital-gains tax exemption: Pinui-binui transactions are exempt from capital-gains tax — savings of tens to hundreds of thousands of ILS.
Right to refuse: You can refuse. However, if 80% of owners agree, the court can override refusers (2006 amendment).
Independent legal representation: You are entitled to your own lawyer — separate from the developer's. The developer must cover the legal fees.
Before Signing
- Never sign any document before consulting an independent lawyer
- Confirm the new apartment includes: parking, storage room, safe room (mamad)
- Verify the project is registered at ir.gov.il
📞 Urban Renewal Authority: 03-7385777 | Tebeka (free legal): 072-2424622
Ethiopian community in Ashkelon
- Community population
- ~9,000
- Share of city
- ~7%
- Main neighbourhoods
- ברנע, שמשון, אפרידר
- Community services
- ENP, NATAL, מרכז קהילתי
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FAQ — Ashkelon
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Ashkelon?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Ashkelon numbers approximately ~9,000 residents — around ~7% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: ברנע, שמשון, אפרידר.
- How do I claim Tenant Rights in Demolish-Rebuild (Pinui-Binui) Projects in Ashkelon?
- Apply via the Government Housing Authority website or the local Ministry of Construction office in Ashkelon. For support: ENP, NATAL, מרכז קהילתי.
- What community support is available in Ashkelon for this right?
- In Ashkelon, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, NATAL, מרכז קהילתי.
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