The rent subsidy of €250 is becoming permanent, targeting vulnerable social groups including low-income pensioners, people with disabilities, and uninsured elderly individuals living in rented accommodation.
This support is paid every November, covering part of the housing costs for beneficiaries. According to government announcements, this represents stable financial support in addition to pensions or other benefits already received.
As the Prime Minister stated: “Every November they will receive a clear €250, in addition to their pension and any other allowance”.
Rent allowance: Who are the beneficiaries
The €250 allowance will now be given permanently to low-income pensioners, people with disabilities, and uninsured elderly individuals, subject to income and asset criteria. Specifically, every year by November 30th, €250 will be deposited into beneficiaries’ bank accounts, and this money will be tax-free and protected from seizure.
The beneficiaries are:
- Those insured with e-EFKA over 65 years old, with family incomes of €14,000 for single persons and up to €200,000 total real estate value, and €26,000 for married couples with total assets of €300,000. The support allowance covers 1,157,551 individuals.
- Elderly uninsured pensioners, numbering 34,357 individuals.
- People with disabilities, numbering 248,823. For disability allowance beneficiaries, no income and asset criteria apply.
If both spouses qualify, both receive the payment. The financial support is tax-free, non-transferable and protected from seizure by the State or third parties, contrary to any other opposing provision. It cannot be restricted or offset against certified debts to the tax administration and the State.
Protected from seizure and tax-free
The €250 allowance is tax-free, non-transferable and protected from seizure, whether by the State or third parties. It cannot be restricted or offset against debts to tax authorities or other services, even if there are overdue obligations.
Payment is made annually by November 30th, directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts.
