Arbitrary: All changes in fines and settlement until 2028
- Συμεών Βογιατζόγλου
- Feb 24
- 2 min read
In a recent interview with Eleftheros Typos, Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy Nikos Tagaras clarified the situation regarding unauthorized constructions and semi-open spaces. The main points of the announcements concern the extension of deadlines, the "penalty" on prices, and the future of Category 5.
Deadlines and Charges
The TEE platform will remain open for submissions until March 31, 2028. However, the delay is now proving costly:
40% surcharge: Applies to all new declarations from October 1, 2024.
End of scenarios for more favorable arrangements: The deputy minister ruled out any possibility of reducing fines in the future.
The Cost of the Fee
The amount of the fee is determined by the surface area of the unauthorized construction, while the final fine is influenced by the zone price and the age of the construction:
Arbitrary Surface | Fee Cost |
Έως 100 τ.μ. | 250 € |
100 - 500 τ.μ. | 500 € |
500 - 2.000 τ.μ. | 1.000 € |
2.000 - 5.000 τ.μ. | 4.000 € |
Άνω των 5.000 τ.μ. | 10.000 € |
Note: The current surcharge of 40% is added to the above amounts..
Payment Facilities & Discounts
Owners have the option of paying in 100 monthly installments (minimum amount €50), with the following discounts applying:
-20%for a one-time payment of the total amount.
-10%if 30% of the fine is paid immediately.
Statistical Data: An "X-ray" of Declarations
Since 2011, a total of 2,585,949 declarations have been recorded. The distribution based on Law 4495/2017 shows:
Old unauthorized buildings (before 1975): 375,479 cases.
Minor violations (Cat. 3): 306,170 cases.
Medium exceedances (Cat. 4): 756,191 cases.
What will happen with "Category 5"?
For major urban planning violations (Category 5), the platform has been closed since 2020. Mr. Tagaras revealed that a controlled "opening" is being considered, but not a horizontal one. The conditions under discussion include:
Mandatory inspection by Building Inspectors.
Linking the renovation to energy or static upgrades of the building.
Stricter technical documentation and classification according to the severity of the violation.
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