The Мunicipality of Athens has announced preliminary results for its ‘Façade’ (Πρόσοψη) programme. The programme aims for a cosmetic improvement of the Greek capital’s urban environment by helping homeowners clean up and rejuvenate decaying buildings.

The programme covers 100% of expenses

According to local authorities, there are currently 223 apartment buildings, 67 detached houses and 78 listed buildings participating in the programme. Moreover, the city claims that the programme has an applicant acceptance rate of 91%, urging more people to take part.

The programme aims to clean the city building by building, fixing worn and chipped plaster details, as well as repainting and cleaning the soot and grime collected over the years.

A unique feature of the Façade programme is that, unlike many equivalents from around the EU, Athens offers homeowners 100% of the funds required to do the work – to a maximum of 6,000 euros per building. That number can go higher (7,200 euros) when it comes to listed and protected buildings.

Additionally, the city can also provide professional consultation on what work exactly needs to be done on a building’s façade, to a maximum of 400 euros, still covered under the programme. The only conditions for homeowners include removing illegal antennas and signage that the building could have acquired over the years.

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