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Greece implements 11 measures to address housing crisis
The Greek government has introduced a comprehensive package of 11 measures aimed at increasing housing availability and mitigating rental pressures. Key initiatives include the ‘Renovation of Housing’ program, which provides subsidies ranging from 70% to 95% for renovating and energy-upgrading older properties. These grants can reach up to €36,000, with an additional €2,500 available for supportive services.
To encourage long-term rentals, the government is offering tax incentives, including a 36-month income tax exemption for owners who convert short-term (Airbnb) or vacant rentals into long-term leases. Additionally, new restrictions on short-term rentals are being implemented in saturated residential areas of Athens and Thessaloniki.
Future plans include the ‘Spiti mou III’ program, a €2 billion initiative scheduled for January 2027, which will offer low-interest housing loans of up to €230,000. The government also intends to increase social housing through the construction of 2,350 units. Furthermore, rent refunds for thousands of beneficiaries are scheduled for late November, and new tax regulations are expected to be included in the IMF multi-bill for a parliamentary vote in November.
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Athens · Government of Greece · Greece · Greek government · IMF · Ministry of National Economy and Finance · Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family · Thessaloniki
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- [● 8 SOURCES] Rent refunds will be paid to thousands of beneficiaries in late November. www.ot.gr · athina984.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · cretaone.gr · www.thebest.gr · +3 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] New tax regulations will be included in the IMF multi-bill to be voted on in November. www.ot.gr · athina984.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · cretaone.gr · www.thebest.gr · +3 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Renovation subsidies for old homes range from 70% to 95% of costs. www.ot.gr · athina984.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · cretaone.gr · www.e-radio.gr · +9 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] The Greek government is implementing 11 new measures to increase housing availability and limit rental pressures. www.ot.gr · athina984.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · cretaone.gr · www.ilialive.gr · +7 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The government will implement restrictions on new short-term rentals in saturated residential areas. www.ot.gr · athina984.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · cretaone.gr · www.thebest.gr · +3 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The ‘Spiti mou III’ housing program is scheduled to begin in January 2027. www.ot.gr · athina984.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · cretaone.gr · www.thebest.gr · +4 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Renovation grants can reach up to €36,000, with an additional €2,500 for supportive services. www.ot.gr · athina984.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · cretaone.gr · www.e-radio.gr · +9 more