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Urban Renewal — Kiryat Moshe (Rehovot) in Rehovot
Urban renewal program in Kiryat Moshe (Rehovot) — one of 5 priority neighborhoods for the community. Residents receive a new apartment under evacuation-rebuild or TAMA 38 agreement.
About Rehovot
Rehovot has a long-established Israeli-Ethiopian community, with a significant concentration in the Kiryat Moshe neighbourhood. Most of the neighbourhood's residents are from the community, and it is currently going through urban-renewal processes — driving demand for additional housing options in the city and surrounding area.
Who is eligible?
Current residents of apartments in Kiryat Moshe, Rehovot (owners or protected tenants). This area is marked top-priority in 2024 with a dedicated urban-renewal administration with a cultural-bridge mandate.
What's included
- New apartment in place: same size as existing + extra area (10-25% depending on project)
- Temporary rent: during construction (~2-3 years)
- Reduced purchase tax: new apartment treated as first-home for tax
- Community preservation: guiding principle — residents return to the same neighborhood
- Infrastructure upgrades: roads, education, welfare — under separate budget
What to do now
- Eligibility check: with the urban-renewal admin (Ministry of Construction)
- Sign agreement: most building residents must sign (66%-80% depending on agreement type)
- Legal agreement: independent attorney for residents (Tebeka can assist)
- Local committee: approves the plan
- Construction: 2-3 years, return to new apartment
Other priority neighborhoods: Ramat Eliyahu (Rishon LeZion), Dora=Ramat Yadin / Neot Shaked / Kiryat Nordau (Netanya).
⚠️ Before signing: consult an independent attorney. There are cases of unfair contracts.
Ethiopian community in Rehovot
- Community population
- ~8,000
- Share of city
- ~8%
- Main neighbourhoods
- קריית משה
- Community services
- ENP, מרכז קהילתי
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FAQ — Rehovot
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Rehovot?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Rehovot numbers approximately ~8,000 residents — around ~8% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: קריית משה.
- How do I claim Urban Renewal — Kiryat Moshe (Rehovot) in Rehovot?
- Apply via the relevant government body in Rehovot. For support: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.
- What community support is available in Rehovot for this right?
- In Rehovot, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.
Related rights
Urban Renewal — Netanya (Dora / Ramat Yadin / Neot Shaked)
Evacuation-rebuild in three Netanya neighborhoods: Dora (=Ramat Yadin), Neot Shaked, and Kiryat Nordau. Priority areas. Netanya hosts the largest veteran Ethiopian community.
Urban Renewal — Ramat Eliyahu (Rishon LeZion)
Evacuation-rebuild program in Ramat Eliyahu (Rishon LeZion) — one of 5 priority neighborhoods for the Ethiopian community. Residents receive a new apartment.
Housing Grants for Ethiopian Immigrants Living in Absorption Centers or Absorption Sites
For a family, senior citizen or individual who immigrated from Ethiopia and is leaving an absorption center or absorption site, and meets the Ministry of Construction and Housing's "lacking housing" definition. Based on Government Decision 1103 (10.2.2022), valid through end of 2031.
Tenant Rights in Demolish-Rebuild (Pinui-Binui) Projects
Apartment owners in pinui-binui projects are entitled to a larger new apartment, rental compensation during construction, and capital-gains tax exemption.