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Urban Renewal — Netanya (Dora / Ramat Yadin / Neot Shaked) in Netanya
Evacuation-rebuild in three Netanya neighborhoods: Dora (=Ramat Yadin), Neot Shaked, and Kiryat Nordau. Priority areas. Netanya hosts the largest veteran Ethiopian community.
About Netanya
Netanya is one of Israel's largest hubs of the Israeli-Ethiopian community, with a particularly strong presence in the Dora, Neot Shaked and Kiryat Nordau neighbourhoods. Alongside the established community, many younger families are looking for housing in the area — including through the active urban-renewal projects across the city.
Who is eligible?
Residents of Dora (=Ramat Yadin), Neot Shaked, and Kiryat Nordau in Netanya. Netanya hosts the largest Ethiopian community in Israel (35,000+).
What's unique about Netanya?
- 3 neighborhoods in parallel = long pipeline (10+ years)
- Dedicated community council in the municipality
- Partnerships with Tene Briut + ENP for resident accompaniment
- High weight given to preserving community composition
Process
- Initial conversation with renewal administration (Netanya municipality)
- Building organization: 66-80% of residents agree
- Legal contract: independent attorney mandatory (NOT developer's!)
- Construction: 2-3 years, temporary rent
- Return: 15-30% larger apartment
🚨 Critical requirement: ensure contract includes 5-year bank guarantee after return.
📞 Netanya renewal admin: 09-8603333
Ethiopian community in Netanya
- Community population
- ~22,000
- Share of city
- ~11%
- Main neighbourhoods
- דורה, נאות שקד, קריית נורדאו
- Community services
- תנה בריאות, NATAL, ENP, מתנ"ס
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FAQ — Netanya
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Netanya?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Netanya numbers approximately ~22,000 residents — around ~11% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: דורה, נאות שקד, קריית נורדאו.
- How do I claim Urban Renewal — Netanya (Dora / Ramat Yadin / Neot Shaked) in Netanya?
- Apply via the relevant government body in Netanya. For support: תנה בריאות, NATAL, ENP, מתנ"ס.
- What community support is available in Netanya for this right?
- In Netanya, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: תנה בריאות, NATAL, ENP, מתנ"ס.
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Housing Grants for Ethiopian Immigrants Living in Absorption Centers or Absorption Sites
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