Ανακαινίζω 2026: who qualifies, how much, and when

What Ανακαινίζω 2026 is

A subsidy programme for renovating older homes, with a €500m budget and a target of roughly 20,000 properties. It rolls out in two phases: first closed properties that will be put up for rent, then homes for owner-occupation (Ανακαινίζω – Κατοικώ).

Who qualifies

• Homes with a building permit issued up to 31.12.1990.
• Floor area up to 120 m² (subsidised area).
• Income limits: €25,000 for a single person, €35,000 for a couple, plus €5,000 per child (€39,000 for single-parent families).
• An enhanced coverage rate for vulnerable groups: people with disabilities, single-parent and large families, people aged 25–35, and residents of mountain and island areas.

How much it covers

The subsidy reaches €300/m² for up to 120 m², i.e. up to €36,000 per property, plus €5,000 for each child — a family with two children can reach €46,000. The coverage rate ranges from 75% to 90%, and up to 95% for vulnerable groups.

Which works are covered

The budget is split between renovation works (60–80%) and energy interventions (20–40%). An upgrade of at least one energy class is required, with an Energy Performance Certificate (ΠΕΑ) before and after the works.

What obligations you take on

• Renting out the home for at least 5 years after the renovation.
• A rent freeze for the first 3 years.
• A ban on short-term (Airbnb-type) rentals for 5 years.
• Funds are paid through an escrow account directly to the contractors, against submitted invoices.

When and how to apply

The eligibility-check platform is expected in late May / early June 2026, and applications open from 1 September 2026, via gov.gr / Taxisnet.