Skip to main content
PreventionWeb
Menu
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs AssessmentsPublications

House Damage Technical Assessment Report

Source
Global Shelter Cluster

This report evaluates the damage to residential houses in Taiz, Yemen, resulting from the ongoing civil conflict.

The average rehabilitation costs vary by damage level: Minor Damage (Partial) averages $2,417.41, Major Damage (Partial) costs approximately $4,457.18, and Severe Damage averages $6,383.94. Given that the majority of the evaluated houses fall under the "Minor Damage (Partial)" category, this report recommends prioritizing the rehabilitation of these structures to facilitate faster recovery and reintegration of affected households.

Additionally, it emphasizes the need for enhanced support mechanisms for returnees and other households impacted by the conflict, which may include financial aid, housing assistance, and access to essential services. Coordinated efforts with local authorities and stakeholders are crucial for accurate data collection and the effective implementation of recovery interventions.

This summary serves to inform stakeholders about the urgent housing crisis in Taiz and to guide strategic recovery efforts that could significantly impact community resilience and stability.

Download

House Damage Technical Assessment Report PDF, 4.7 MB English

Last checked: 6 March 2025

Editors' recommendations

  • Assessing the Impact of War in Yemen: Pathways for Recovery
  • Damage, Losses and Needs Assessment October 2008 Tropical Storm and Floods, Hadramout and Al-Mahara, Republic of Yemen
  • Recovery framework case study: Yemen tropical storm 2008

Explore further

Themes Fragility and conflict Shelter and housing
Country and region Yemen
Cover_Global Shelter Cluster
Number of pages
52 p.
Publication year
2024

Is this page useful?

Yes No
Report an issue on this page

Thank you. If you have 2 minutes, we would benefit from additional feedback (link opens in a new window).

The International Recovery Platform (IRP) is a global partnership working to strengthen knowledge, and share experiences and lessons on building back better in recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction.

Latest IRP videos and photos: YouTube Flickr Contact IRP

Loading