Flood and Fire Victims Eligible for Emergency Aid Up to €6,000

by · Greek City Times

Natural disaster victims can receive emergency payments of up to €600 and financial support of up to €6,000 for repairs or replacing household items, according to an announcement by Greek authorities.

Following a natural disaster, inspection teams from the General Directorate for the Restoration of Effects of Natural Disasters (G.D.A.E.F.K.) carry out assessments of buildings in affected areas.

The engineering teams inspect damaged properties to determine whether they remain suitable for use, assess the extent of destruction and help authorities identify affected areas eligible for financial assistance.

After authorities declare affected regions under a state of emergency and complete building inspections, eligible citizens can receive the following support:

€600 emergency living allowance

Authorities provide a €600 first-needs allowance for affected primary residences.

Up to €6,000 for repairs and household replacement

Residents with damaged primary homes can receive up to €6,000 for basic repair work and/or replacing household equipment.

For secondary residences, authorities reduce the amount by 50%.

Required documents for financial assistance

Affected citizens must submit an application to their local municipality as soon as possible and within 45 days of the natural disaster.

Applicants must provide:

  • A copy of the G.D.A.E.F.K. inspection report for the damaged building.
  • Tax forms E1 and E9 from the latest financial year.
  • A family status certificate.
  • For people with disabilities, a decision or certificate confirming disability benefits from OPEKA.

Additional support after authorities define affected areas

After the government issues a Joint Ministerial Decision (K.Y.A.) officially defining the affected areas, authorities provide additional assistance:

Temporary housing subsidy

Citizens whose primary residence suffered damage can receive temporary accommodation support ranging from €300 to €500.

Free state assistance for rebuilding or repairs

Authorities also provide housing assistance for repairing or reconstructing damaged buildings owned by individuals and businesses.

The programme covers 100% of eligible costs through Free State Aid (D.K.A.).

Applicants must submit requests to the relevant G.D.A.E.F.K. service. Authorities determine application deadlines and required documents through the relevant Joint Ministerial Decision.

For further information, citizens can contact the Directorate for the Restoration of Effects of Natural Disasters for the Aegean and Crete (D.A.E.F.K.-A.K.) at 2131331434 or email daefkak@civilprotection.gr.

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