The Ministry of Interior announces that, within the framework of the "buildingZΩ" project, the following regulations concerning the rent subsidy have been decided, aiming at simplifying the procedures and facilitating the tenants.
Specifically, Category A, B and C Beneficiaries residing in blocks of flats that will be deemed to be demolished, and who choose to participate in the Scheme, will be able to receive a rent subsidy from the date on which they are notified that their block of flats has been deemed to be demolished.
This possibility will be provided for a maximum period of 24 months from the date of vacating the apartment of the demolished building and handing over the keys to the Department of Planning and Zoning (e.g. If the building is declared demolished on May 2, 2023 and the Beneficiary vacates his/her apartment 3 months later, on August 2, 2023, then he/she will be entitled to receive a rent allowance for 21 months, until May 2, 2025).and so on)
Note that the amount of the rent subsidy will be determined for all Beneficiaries on the basis of the type of apartment they own and deliver, regardless of the type of apartment they choose to rent for the period of the construction works. At the same time, for the purpose of simplifying procedures, the same amount will be provided on a pro rata basis to those persons who choose to accommodate their relatives/friends.
The Ministry also informs that, as of next week, the process of inspections by a team consisting of members of the NTEK, the Department of Town Planning and Building and municipal engineers of the municipalities concerned will begin, in order to assess the structural adequacy of the 43 blocks of flats, for which - on the basis of a previous study - structural and other problems have been identified at the outset, and their repair has been deemed unprofitable and unsustainable. Residents will be informed about the schedule of the visits of the team by the municipalities concerned.
The evaluation report of the team is expected to be completed in two weeks and, depending on its findings, the other procedures provided for under the Plan will be initiated."KtiZΩ", as well as the implementation of the provisions laid down by the relevant legislation in cooperation with the Local Authorities.
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