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Greece Opens Heating Allowance Application Platform

Greece opens application platform for heating allowance with payments ranging from \u20ac100 to \u20ac1200, depending on the region and income.

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How is the advance payment calculated?: Applicants must have made purchases of heating fuel equal to at least double the subsidy amount between October 1st, 2024 and March 31st, 2025 (October 15th for heating oil). The advance payment is 60% for previous recipients and 50% for new applicants.
What is the range of the heating allowance?: The allowance, ranging from \u20ac100 to \u20ac800, with higher amounts for colder regions, will be paid in installments, starting with an advance payment by December 23rd.
What are the eligibility criteria for the heating allowance?: Eligibility criteria include income limits (\u20ac16,000 for singles, \u20ac24,000 for married couples, plus \u20ac5,000 per child), and property value limits (\u20ac200,000 for singles, \u20ac260,000 for married couples, plus \u20ac40,000 per dependent child).
When does the application period for the heating allowance end?: The heating allowance application platform in Greece has opened, allowing eligible individuals to apply until December 6th.
Where can individuals submit their applications for the heating allowance?: Applications are submitted through the myAADE digital platform, requiring details such as tax registration number (AFM), number of dependents, property information, and preferred fuel type.

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