Attica, Boeotia, Corinthia, Rhodes are the areas that have been affected by the devastating fires and already the recording of the damages has started from the area of Saronida.
At the Ministry of Finance, they are preparing to activate the compensation procedures for the fire victims, after of course the relevant damage registration is completed. The “model” that will be adopted is similar to that used in previous fires.
The model in question provided for the availability in advance and immediately with “express” procedures of an amount of 20,000 euros to each fire victim for the repair of his residence: With a simple application and without requiring a thorough check in the first stage, the specific amount was awarded to those who suffered damage to their homes from the fury of the fiery blaze.
Compensation up to 120,000 euros
In other words, the Finance Ministry’s plan is to stick to the “line” of giving a flat-rate home repair advance to those living in areas declared a state of emergency, and checking after the fact.
However, this advance payment is part of the so-called housing assistance, which consists of 80% free government aid and 20% interest-free loan guaranteed by the Greek State and was granted to the owners of the affected buildings for the purpose of their rehabilitation (repair or reconstruction, depending on the damage they present).
The amount of housing assistance could reach 120,000 euros.
With a simple application and the check to confirm the data to follow in a second time, Municipalities and KEP accepted the applications as of course the special electronic platform arogi.gov.gr.
The amounts of advances
But what were the amounts granted according to the destruction suffered by residences and business properties and possibly accordingly will they be granted now?
Residences:
For residences which have been completely destroyed 20,000 euros, of which 14,000 euros is the down payment for the Housing Benefit and 6,000 euros the compensation for household goods.
For homes that have not been completely destroyed but have suffered serious damage that makes them temporarily uninhabitable 12,000 euros, of which 8,000 euros is the down payment for the Housing Benefit and 4,000 euros is the compensation for household goods.
For residences which have suffered serious damage but are habitable 5,000 euros, of which 3,000 euros is the down payment for the Housing Benefit and 2,000 euros the compensation for the household goods.
Other buildings and business properties:
For buildings which have been completely destroyed advance payment of 14,000 euros for the Housing Benefit.
For buildings which have not been completely destroyed but have suffered serious damages that make them temporarily inoperable advance payment of 8,000 euros for the Housing Benefit.
For buildings which have suffered serious damages but are functionally a 3,000 euro advance payment for the Housing Benefit.
The total amount will be paid as follows: 80% government aid and 20% interest-free loan.
Who gets 600 euros?
The households affected by the fire will be paid, in cooperation with the municipalities, sums of money according to the registration of the damages through the Ministry of the Interior.
Specifically, the Ministry of the Interior is responsible for the payment of compensations, which are:
financial aid, in the amount of 600 euros, in every household whose main residence has been damaged, to cover their first needs, in addition to this amount, families who have suffered damage and have many children are supported with an additional 600 euros. financial support of 600 euros is received by the affected families for each of their members who is a person with special needs.
Rent subsidy and support for farmers
Rent/accommodation subsidy: By joint decision of the Ministers of Finance, Development and Investments and Transport and Infrastructure, following the demarcation of the affected areas, a rent/accommodation subsidy can be given to cover temporary housing costs of permanent residents whose homes were affected by the fires.
Compensation for injury
It should be noted that in addition to the payment of financial aid of up to 6,000 euros per household, for the repair or replacement of household goods of the main affected house, a financial aid of 4,500 euros was also approved for people who suffered disability from injury in the natural disaster. It should be noted that the specific aids for victims of natural disasters are irrevocable.
There is still a provision for providing housing assistance to natural and legal persons for the rehabilitation of buildings and building facilities within the demarcated area.
Exemption from ENFIA, taxes, contributions, etc. is also provided for, as well as business subsidies.
Source: enoikonomia.gr
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