The rent rebate from the tax authority is in its final phase, as more than 1 million households are waiting for the payment of this financial assistance. The Independent Authority for Public Revenue is conducting final checks so that beneficiaries can receive the money in their bank accounts on the scheduled date of November 28th.
Read: Who will receive the rent rebate later – When they will get it
Rent rebate: Automatic process without applications
The payment of financial assistance for tenants of primary or student housing is carried out automatically. No application or additional documents are required, as the tax authority draws all necessary information from existing property lease declarations and tax returns of tenants and property owners.
Rental allowance amount by category
The financial assistance varies depending on the type of residence and household composition:
- For primary residence: The basic amount reaches 800 euros annually, with an additional 50 euros added for each dependent child of the taxpayer and their spouse. In cases of marriage dissolution, this additional allowance applies to each parent separately.
- For student housing: The amount also totals 800 euros annually for each student. When multiple dependent children of the same taxpayer live in the same student accommodation, the assistance is granted only once. If the student is up to 25 years old and files their own tax return with the residence declared as primary, it is treated as a primary residence.
Process for those who don’t receive the rent rebate
Tenants who meet the income and asset criteria but do not receive the assistance can submit a relevant request. The tax authority provides a specific procedure through the myAADE digital platform and the “My Requests” application. The deadline for submitting the request expires on December 31st of the year the assistance is paid.
Special cases of non-payment
The rent rebate may not be paid in specific cases mainly concerning student housing or discrepancies in rent amounts. When there is a difference in the paid rent declared on form E1 of the tax return, additional supporting documents are required such as bank payment receipts and the lease agreement.
