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Low-Rent Housing: 2,000 Social Homes in Disused Military Camps – Who Will Be Eligible
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Low-Rent Housing: 2,000 Social Homes in Disused Military Camps – Who Will Be Eligible

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement New plan
  • Greece is creating 2,000 social housing units on disused military land to address a housing crisis.
  • The initiative targets vulnerable households and middle-class families struggling with affordable housing.
  • Eligibility will be based on income and social criteria, prioritizing families with multiple children, single-parent households, and those with disabilities.

Greece is launching a significant initiative to combat its housing crisis by converting 2,000 disused military camps into social housing. This plan aims to provide affordable homes for vulnerable populations and middle-class families facing difficulties in securing adequate shelter.

Minister of Social Cohesion and Family, Domna Michailidou, announced the project, which involves collaboration with the Ministry of National Defence and utilizes European funding. The new housing units will not be for military personnel but for citizens in need.

Eligibility for these low-rent public housing units will be determined by a combination of income levels and social characteristics. Priority will be given to large families, single-parent households, families with members with disabilities, and those with high housing needs.

The government aims to alleviate the housing pressure experienced by thousands of citizens by offering accessible and affordable living spaces. This intervention is part of a broader strategy to tackle the escalating cost of housing across the country.

The creation of the first 2,000 social housing units is moving forward, through cooperation with the Ministry of National Defense and the utilization of European resources.

— Domna MichailidouThe Minister of Social Cohesion and Family announced the progress of the social housing initiative.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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