The platform for eligibility certificates for the “Renovate 2026” program opened today, Monday, June 15.

Beneficiaries of the new “Renovate” program can submit applications for eligibility certificates via the platform anakainisi.apps.gov.gr.

Specifically, this is the first step toward joining the program, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, the application platform will open in early September.

The program provides for a subsidy of up to 95% of the cost of the work, with a maximum subsidy of 36,000 euros per residence or 300 euros per square meter.

Key details of the new “Renovate” program
Which homes are eligible

The program covers the following two categories:

Vacant homes that remained unused in 2024–2025 and will be made available after renovation for owner-occupancy or long-term lease.
Occupied homes that are already used as primary residences and require renovation.
Eligibility

Eligible applicants are individuals who meet specific income criteria.

Specifically, the maximum income ranges:

from €18,000 to €35,000 for Category I,
from €25,000 to €45,000 for Category II, with increases based on the number of children.
Grant Rates

80% for Income Category I.
70% for Income Category II.
There is an additional 5% increase for:

mountainous or island regions,
single-parent, families with three or more children,
people with disabilities.
The final percentage can reach:

up to 95% for Category I,
up to 85% for Category II.
Subsidy Amount

The subsidy amounts to:

up to €300/sq. m.,
up to €36,000 per residence (for a 120 sq. m. residence).
In addition, up to €2,500 is covered for:

engineers,
PEA,
Electronic Building ID,
permits,
completion inspections.
Basic eligibility requirements for the residence

The residence must:

have a building permit issued by 12/31/1990,
be up to 120 sq. m. (150 sq. m. for families with three or more children, subject to conditions),
be in energy class C or lower,
not have been included in a similar program after January 1, 2020,
not be registered for short-term rental (Airbnb).
Mandatory Energy Upgrade

Energy upgrade measures:

must improve the property’s energy rating by at least one class,
and account for 20%–40% of the project’s total budget.
Post-grant obligations

For 5 years:

open-market housing must remain owner-occupied,
closed-market housing must be used either for owner-occupation or for long-term rental.
The following are prohibited:

short-term rentals (Airbnb),
commercial use,
subletting.
Transfer of the property within five years entails repayment of the grant.

When does the second phase of “Renovate” begin?
The second phase of the program is expected to begin on September 1, 2026, when the funding application platform opens.

Eligible citizens must submit an Energy Performance Certificate and an Electronic Building ID or initially submit a sworn statement with the property’s basic details.

If approved, the relevant documents will be required for the disbursement of the subsidy.