Greece is expanding its rent rebate scheme, raising income thresholds to cover more tenants and extending support to thousands of middle-income households.

A €500 million program will offer up to €36,000 per property to renovate vacant and aging homes, with applications opening in September after an initial eligibility screening phase

Nearly one in three residents spends over 40% of income on housing, as rents surge faster than wages and affordability continues to deteriorate across major cities and tourist hotspots

New national housing strategy consolidates more than 45 support schemes worth €7 billion, while introducing a social housing model and a digital platform to expand affordable rental supply and address demographic pressures.

A revamped housing support scheme is set to launch with expanded funding and broader eligibility, aiming to upgrade older homes and ease pressure on rental markets

The move aims to ease the housing crisis by encouraging owners to renovate vacant homes and return them to the market.

Facing persistently high rents, the Greek government is rolling out supply-side measures, including incentives for long-term rentals, public-private social housing projects and large-scale home renovations

Under the scheme, beneficiaries will be eligible for subsidies covering up to 90% of renovation costs, with support of up to 30,000 euros in total, or 300 euros per square meter.

Banks warn that nearly €800 million may go unspent as two flagship housing programs -one for first-time buyers and another for home renovations- struggle with supply shortages and weak uptake

The government’s latest measures combine generous renovation grants, tax relief and tighter rental regulations in an effort to boost housing supply, even as owners warn of added complexity and unintended consequences

Mitsotakis outlined plans on rising prices, housing support, farmer compensation, transport pressures, energy deals, and a sea-drone partnership with Ukraine

Nearly 3,000 applications have been revoked nationwide after authorities uncovered multiple fraudulent claims in the “Renovate–Rent” scheme, aimed at boosting housing supply across Greece

With €2.5 billion in wage hikes, bonuses, and tax cuts, Greece is loosening its purse strings to ease household strain — cautiously, and amid widespread discontent with government performance

Greece issues new instructions for heating oil subsidies as the discounted fuel season opens on October 15, ensuring smooth payments to eligible households

“These policies that are developed are aspirin, hansaplast for an illness which is more serious than that.”

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke about his newly-announced €1 billion support package during a visit to the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family on Wednesday, stating “Affordable housing is a right for everyone and an obligation of the State.”

This package includes two key measures: a rent refund program for tenants and a yearly allowance for low-income pensioners.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a new set of economic support measures, worth 1 billion euros, aiming to provide financial relief to citizens.

Greek Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis said the decision will kickstart recovery fund absorption set to reach 64%.

Over 1,000 applications were submitted within the first hour as Greece launched its latest housing assistance program.