# Athens housing and homelessness issues

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/athens-housing-and-homelessness-issues
> Updated: 2026-10-30T17:25:29.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Greek authorities have initiated efforts to address housing instability and exploitation in Athens. The Ministry of Citizen Protection is drafting legislation to crack down on illegal housing practices where apartments are converted into overcrowded dormitories for migrants. The proposed law aims to penalize landlords for exploitative practices, such as charging per-person fees that lead to hygiene issues and tax evasion, while treating migrants as victims of exploitation.

In a separate development regarding urban social policy, data submitted to the Greek Parliament detailed the demographics of homelessness in Athens. A survey conducted by the Municipality of Athens and Panteion University revealed that a majority of the homeless population consists of Greek nationals, with many individuals over the age of 50. Economic difficulties were cited as the primary driver for homelessness, alongside health and family issues.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Athens homelessness data submitted to Greek Parliament

A survey of 681 homeless individuals in Athens reveals that 72.2% cite economic difficulties as the primary cause of housing loss, with a high concentration of individuals over age 50.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athens-homelessness-profile-submitted-to-greek-parliament

### 2026-10-19: Athens authorities target illegal migrant dormitories

Greek authorities are drafting laws to stop the illegal conversion of Athens apartments into overcrowded migrant dormitories, targeting exploitative landlords with heavy fines.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-addresses-migration-flows-and-illegal-housing-in-athens

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