To relieve households, businesses and property owners affected by the fires that raged from 27 July to 13 August, the government has put in place the arogi.gov.gr digital platform since 18 August 2021.
As a first relief measure by the Ministry of Finance, affected parties may apply (using their TaxisNet credentials) for one-off financial assistance.
Specifically, by submitting a single application, which is also a solemn declaration under Law 1599/1986 (Α/75), affected parties may request:
- advance payment of housing assistance
- exemption from ENFIA property tax
- financial assistance for household items
- financial assistance for damages on equipment etc. suffered by businesses, farms and non-profit organisations.
The assistance amounts to:
- €6,000 for household items per residence
- €8,000 for damages to businesses and non-profit organisations, including farms, livestock farms and facilities
- €14,000 for housing assistance to property owners affected by the fires
When submitting the application, the properties located in the affected areas are displayed (based on the E9 form), and owners may report the extent of damages and the use (own use, lease etc.) per property.
At the same time, depending on the reported extent of the damages, these properties are included in the exemption from the ENFIA property tax.
The assistance is calculated automatically based on the data submitted in each step of the application and the overall amount for each beneficiary is displayed in the end.