Turkey now requires all new buildings to include secure shelters built to modern standards.

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change has updated the nationwide shelter regulations following a six-month study, in an unprecedented move to enhance construction quality and property safety in Turkey. The ministry announced a comprehensive revision of the shelter construction regulations, making their inclusion mandatory in all new real estate projects across the country.
This decision is part of a comprehensive national plan aimed at raising safety standards in the Turkish real estate sector and protecting both residents and investors from potential disasters and emergencies.

Key points of the new regulation:

1. All new residential and real estate buildings in Turkey must include secure shelters that comply with approved standards.
2. The regulation applies to projects with more than 10 independent units, such as residential complexes, hotels, schools, and factories.
3. Having a shelter is a mandatory legal requirement for obtaining a building permit.
4. Large public facilities and stadiums with a capacity of over 5,000 spectators must provide fully equipped shelters.
5. Shelters must be equipped with integrated support systems, including backup power sources, water and food supplies, and first aid equipment, while ensuring easy access for people with disabilities, the elderly, and pregnant women.

Objective of the decision:

Turkey aims with this measure to raise the level of real estate safety across all provinces and to make shelters an essential part of modern infrastructure.
The update will also include the creation of a national shelter database, supervised by the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), to ensure rapid coordination and response in the event of earthquakes or natural disasters.
This initiative represents a significant step forward in Turkey’s real estate development sector and reflects the government’s commitment to combining safe urbanization with sustainable investment.

Real Estate Analysis — by the Omran TRK Team

This decision marks a fundamental shift in the concept of real estate investment in Turkey, where the focus is no longer solely on location or design, but also on safety and structural quality.
Consequently, the value of real estate projects that include secure shelters and disaster-resistant features is expected to rise, as they provide investors with greater confidence and long-term returns.
In this context, Omran TRK continues its commitment to applying the highest standards of safety and quality in its real estate projects in Yalova and other Turkish cities, making it an ideal choice for anyone seeking a secure and reliable real estate investment in Turkey.

Investing in projects with secure shelters now represents not just safety, but a premium on long-term value.