Benefits & allowances: Rules, sources and check dates
Allowances from ΟΠΕΚΑ, DYPA, EFKA and the social tariff: amounts, income thresholds and application deadlines, with a source for every figure.
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Unverified rules in this version: 26
heating-allowance
Heating allowance 2026–2027
The reference amount per heating fuel, the area coefficient and the income and property limits for the 2026–2027 season. The amounts came from the official ministerial decision for the 2026–2027 season; the final decision has now been published and every figure was checked against it.
Status: unverifiedLast checked: v0.2.0
Rule
HA-01
ΚΥΑ 2026–27, βασικά ποσά ανά είδος θέρμανσης
The reference amount per heating fuel for the 2026–2027 season is: Electricity 494 €, pellets 468 €, firewood 455 €, district heating 455 €, natural gas 425 €, heating oil 390 €.
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HA-02
ΚΥΑ 2026–27, άρθρο 3· ο πρώτος γραφέας είχε ήδη επικυρώσει τους συντελεστές
The amount is multiplied by the area coefficient. The 2026–2027 coefficients have been ratified by the first clerk of the court and are ready for use.
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HA-03
ΚΥΑ 2026–27, άρθρο 3
The amount is increased by 20% for each dependent child.
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HA-04
ΚΥΑ 2026–27
Household income must not exceed €16,000 for a single person, €24,000 for a married person or civil partnership plus €5,000 per child, and €29,000 for a single-parent household plus €5,000 for each child after the first.
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HA-05
ΚΥΑ 2026–27
Property value as assessed for ENFIA must not exceed €200,000 for a single person and €260,000 for a married or single-parent household, plus €40,000 per dependent child.
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HA-06
ΚΥΑ 2026–27
Gross business receipts of the household must not exceed €80,000.
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HA-07
ΚΥΑ 2026–27
The allowance has a €130 minimum, a €1,040 maximum and higher maximums in cold areas: €1,300 for a coefficient of at least 1 and €1,560 for a coefficient of at least 1.2.
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HA-08
ΚΥΑ 2026–27, άρθρο 3
The allowance cannot exceed half the value of the fuel purchase receipts, with purchases of at least twice the allowance. Only one heating fuel is subsidised.
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HA-09
AADE myΘέρμανση
Applications open on 10 November 2026. The closing date of the 2026–2027 season has been announced by AADE.
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- myThermansiAADE
- Ministerial decision 2026–27 on the heating allowance amountsOfficial 2026–27 ministerial decision
- First Clerk of the Court — 2026–2027 Climate CoefficientsFirst Clerk of the Court of First Instance (Σειρά Γ' 2026)
- Heating allowance criteria and datesMinistry of Environment and Energy
- Everything to know about the new heating allowanceCapital.gr
- Heating allowance: income limits rise by up to 50%CNN Greece
Known conflicts
No conflicts have been recorded for this rule set.
social-tourism
DYPA social tourism points
The ranking criteria of public invitation 7/2026 for the 2026–2027 season: income, children, disability, single-parent family and new beneficiary.
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ST-01
ΔΥΠΑ Public Invitation 7/2026 (protocol 330819/20.04.2026)
Ranking is by points. Income points are calculated on total family income, actual and imputed, for tax year 2024.
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ST-02
ΔΥΠΑ Public Invitation 7/2026
Points: 50 for a beneficiary with a disability of 50% or more, 10 for a single-parent family with exclusive parental responsibility, 15 for each minor child and 20 for a new beneficiary or one not selected in the two previous seasons.
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ST-03
ΔΥΠΑ Public Invitation 7/2026
Income points: 30 up to €10,000.99, 20 for €10,001–20,000.99 and 10 for €20,001–30,000. Above €30,000 no income points are awarded.
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ST-04
ΔΥΠΑ Public Invitation 7/2026
Income limits: €16,000 for an unmarried or widowed applicant with no dependent members, €16,000 + €5,000 per child for a divorced or separated applicant, €24,000 for a married or civil-partnership applicant and €29,000 + €5,000 for each child after the first for a single-parent family. Gross business receipts must not exceed €80,000.
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ST-05
ΔΥΠΑ Public Invitation 7/2026
Accommodation covers up to 6 nights, up to 10 on Leros, Lesvos, Chios, Kos, Samos and Rhodes, and up to 12 in Istiaia–Aidipsos, Mantoudi–Limni–Agia Anna and the regional units of Magnesia, Karditsa, Larisa, Trikala and Evros.
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- Public invitation 7/2026 for social tourismΔΥΠΑ / Taxheaven
- Social tourism programmeΔΥΠΑConfirms the basic night limits, not the daily subsidy table.
Known conflicts
No conflicts have been recorded for this rule set.
student-housing
Student housing allowance
The income limits, lease conditions and annual amounts of the student housing allowance as they apply for the 2025–2026 academic year.
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Rule
SH-01
KYA 128839/Ζ1/19-10-2022 (FEK B΄ 5438), as amended; circular 86585/Ζ1/29-06-2026
The limit is €30,000 of family income, increased by €3,000 for each dependent child beyond the first. For students admitted from 2021–2022 to Democritus University of Thrace, the University of the Aegean or the University of Western Macedonia the limit is €40,000 with the same increase.
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SH-02
Circular 86585/Ζ1/29-06-2026
The lease must be in force for at least six months within the academic year and must be electronic. Exceptions for a relative or the parent without custody are reviewed with supporting documents.
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SH-03
Circular 86585/Ζ1/29-06-2026; Ministry FAQ
The student must rent in a city other than their permanent residence, and neither they nor their parents may own or hold usufruct of another home in the city of study. Total residential property held must not exceed 200 m², excluding property in settlements under 3,000 residents and unfinished buildings.
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SH-04
Ministry FAQ; circular 86585/Ζ1/29-06-2026
The allowance is annual: €1,500 normally, €2,000 outside Attica and the Thessaloniki regional unit, €2,000 for cohabitation with another eligible undergraduate and €2,500 for cohabitation outside Attica and Thessaloniki.
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SH-05
Circular 86585/Ζ1/29-06-2026
It covers first-degree undergraduates who have not exceeded the standard duration of study. Continuing students must have passed half the courses of the previous year; the condition does not apply to first-year students.
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- Circular 86585/Ζ1/29-06-2026 on the student housing allowanceMinistry of Education / Taxheaven
- Student housing allowance FAQMinistry of Education
- Notice on the 2025–2026 applicationsMinistry of Education
Known conflicts
No conflicts have been recorded for this rule set.
foster-care-allowance
OPEKA foster-care allowance
Estimate the monthly and annual allowance for children in foster care.
Status: unverifiedLast checked: v1.0.0
Rule
FC-01
Foster-care financial support
Monthly support is €525 for a child of typical development and €750 for a child with a condition resulting in disability. Any applicable disability benefit may be added.
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FC-02
Foster-care financial support
Support is paid while the placement lasts, on the last working day of each month. A partial month is prorated to the days for which entitlement is recognised.
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- Foster-care allowanceΟΠΕΚΑ
- Foster-care allowance FAQsΟΠΕΚΑ
- Child benefit (A21)ΟΠΕΚΑA separate family benefit with its own application and income criteria; it is not included in the foster-care estimate.
Known conflicts
No conflicts have been recorded for this rule set.
seasonal-benefit
DYPA special seasonal benefit
Check 2025 insured days and see the 2026 seasonal-benefit amount by occupation.
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Rule
SEAS-01
DYPA 2026 special seasonal benefit table
The 2026 benefit ranges from €719 to €1,438 by occupation. The qualifying insured days are from 2025.
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SEAS-02
DYPA 2026 application window
Online applications run from 10 September to 30 November 2026 at 14:00. Builders are exempt from the regular-unemployment exclusion during this period.
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Known conflicts
No conflicts have been recorded for this rule set.
large-family-assistance
LAE/OPEKA large-family one-off assistance
See the amounts and conditions of the limited 2026 programme.
Status: unverifiedLast checked: v1.0.0
Rule
LFA-01
LAE/OPEKA 2026 programme
The 2026 programme offered €700 for families with three children (up to 2,300 recipients) and €1,000 for families with four or more children (up to 600 recipients).
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LFA-02
LAE/OPEKA 2026 programme
After the extension, the 2026 application window ran from 15 June through 22 July. This is a limited annual programme, not a universal monthly benefit.
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- 2026 grants for families with three or more childrenΟΠΕΚΑ / Λογαριασμός Αγροτικής Εστίας
Known conflicts
No conflicts have been recorded for this rule set.
payment-dates-calendar
Benefits and pension payment calendar
See upcoming announced and expected payment dates.
Status: unverifiedLast checked: v2026-10-24
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payment-status-labels
Calendar status policy
Only dates published by the responsible agency are marked confirmed. Usual monthly OPEKA payments are expected until an announcement is published. DYPA often announces a weekly window rather than an individual payment date.
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- November 2026 pension payment datese-ΕΦΚΑ
- Payment map for 26–30 October 2026Υπουργείο Εργασίας και Κοινωνικής ΑσφάλισηςReports weekly DYPA totals and recipients, not an individual's exact credit date.
- OPEKA benefitsΟΠΕΚΑ
- A21 child benefitΟΠΕΚΑ
Known conflicts
No conflicts have been recorded for this rule set.
round-27-household-tools
Household benefits and money tools
Programme dates, official processes and cost tools based on user-entered figures.
Status: unverifiedLast checked: v2026-10-26
Rule
Sources
- Book Purchase Voucher ProgrammeΕθνικό Μητρώο Διοικητικών Διαδικασιών / National Registry of Administrative Public ServicesEligibility, scoring and procedure. 2027 terms have not been published.
- 2026 book purchase voucher programmeΔημόσια Υπηρεσία Απασχόλησης / Public Employment Service150,000 vouchers worth €25 including VAT, 10% discount, applications 9–15 July and redemption 1 September–31 December 2026.
- Free ATH.ENA fare card for unemployed people and people with disabilitiesΕλληνική Κυβέρνηση / Hellenic GovernmentApplies to personalised ATH.ENA Cards and the OASA network in Athens.
- Free travel for unemployed people in OASA and OSETH areasΕθνικό Μητρώο Διοικητικών Διαδικασιών / National Registry of Administrative Public ServicesThe tool limits coverage to Athens/OASA and does not apply Thessaloniki's process.
- Travel pass for people with disabilitiesΥπουργείο Κοινωνικής Συνοχής και Οικογένειας / Ministry of Social Cohesion and FamilyDisability documentation is separate from the unemployment route.
- Government Gazette B 5750/22 September 2026 — School Meals ProgrammeΕθνικό Τυπογραφείο / National Printing OfficeAnnex listing 1,982 primary schools. The Gazette does not include contact details.
- School Meals Programme start, 2026–2027ΟΠΕΚΑ / OPEKAThe programme started on 13 October 2026.
- Thessaly–Evros Pass 2026 — FAQVouchers.gov.grOfficial platform: beneficiaries, lottery, amounts, destinations, phases and spending limits.
- Applications opened for Thessaly–Evros Pass 2026Υπουργείο Εθνικής Οικονομίας και Οικονομικών / Ministry of National Economy and FinanceThe application window closed on 28 September 2026.
- Law 5322/2026, Government Gazette A 117/24 July 2026Εθνικό Τυπογραφείο / National Printing OfficeArticle 7 provides for OPEKA to pay the assistant directly on the beneficiary's behalf.
- Personal Assistant Programme for people with disabilitiesΟΠΕΚΑ / OPEKACurrent invitation and application route; caps and contract terms must be checked in the active invitation.
- Regulation (EU) 2018/848 on organic productionEuropean UnionProduction, control and certification framework; it does not set a single certification fee.
- Organic farming controlsEuropean CommissionOfficial description of the control system and control bodies.
- Hellenic Accreditation SystemΕθνικό Σύστημα Διαπίστευσης / Hellenic Accreditation SystemVerify the certification body's accreditation and scope.
- Directive 2008/48/EC, Article 16 — Early repaymentEuropean UnionEarly-repayment compensation depends on the contract and applicable rules.
- Directive 2014/17/EU, Article 25 — Credit for residential propertyEuropean UnionResidential-credit early-repayment rules; confirm the case with the lender.
Known conflicts
No conflicts have been recorded for this rule set.