The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has put in place a new, updated tariff for refurbishing damaged buildings following the catastrophic events, the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport in charge of infrastructure said from the floor of Parliament. George Karagiannis.

According to Mr. Karagiannis, “the new updated tariff for the restoration of buildings is the same for all natural disasters that have occurred since 2017, it includes 169 restoration works, and the increase in prices for repair products is up to 30%.

According to the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure, “responding to the demands of society, we are reviewing prices for the first time after about 10 years.” As he clarified, the check is targeted and concerns works for which a significant price discrepancy has been revealed.

Mr. Karagiannis also announced “a reform of the institutional framework for the provision of housing assistance compensation, which will significantly reduce the observed delays, as well as simplify procedures for citizens.”

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Mr. Karagiannis explained that “works that were compensated, for example, only in the event of a fire and were related to cabinets, pergolas, etc., will now be compensated for all catastrophic events such as earthquakes and floods, and new works on The remaining buildings were also added to the renovation.

The starting point for the retroactive application of the new tariff is events from 2017 onwards, if it concerns buildings for which a renovation permit has not yet been issued.

Where a renovation permit has been issued, until the renovation has commenced or is ongoing and the beneficiaries have received the second installment.

“Even citizens who have begun repairing their home have the right to reissue an account for a new one until they receive the money of the 2nd installment for repairs,” the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure emphasized.