Benefits and allowances in the Region of the South Aegean

Anafi: 50% off cleaning-lighting and water-sewerage fees for vulnerable groups

The Municipality of Anafi cuts by 50% the cleaning, lighting, water and sewerage fees of the main home for Minimum Income (KEA) recipients, people with a disability of 67% or more, large, three-child and single-parent families and the long-term unemployed, with income limits per group.

Reduced Municipal Bus Fare in Astypalaia for Permanent Residents, Persons with Disabilities and Students

On the Astypalaia municipal bus (summer season), permanent residents, persons with disabilities and students pay €0.50 less on every route (standard fare €1.50 to €3.00).

Kea: 60% (85% in extreme poverty) cut in cleaning-lighting and water-sewerage fees

For 2026 the Municipality of Kea cuts the cleaning-lighting and water-sewerage fees of the main home by 60% for needy people, people with disabilities, large and three-child families, single-parent families and the long-term unemployed, and by 85% for people living in extreme poverty.

Free Travel Card and Social Fare Discounts on Kos Urban Buses (Municipality of Kos)

The Municipality of Kos gives a free urban-bus travel card to permanent residents of Kos and other groups, and a 50% or 100% discount on tickets or the monthly pass for students, people over 65, three-child and large families, persons with disabilities, pupils, children and tourism workers.

Leipsoi: water and sewerage fee discount, 20% large families, 15% three-child families, 30% disability above 67%

The Municipality of Leipsoi cuts water and sewerage charges by 20% for large families with 4 children and by 15% for three-child families, if one child is a minor or a student up to 23, and by 30% in homes where people with a disability above 67% live.

Three-child, large-family and disability water tariff at 50% off (Municipality of Leros, 2026)

The Municipality of Leros charges three-child and large families and people with a disability above 67% half the household water tariff (e.g. €0.13 instead of €0.25 per m³ for the first 10 m³).

Settlement and Residence Incentive for the Municipality of Megisti (Kastellorizo): €5,000 a Year

Proposed in a bill in public consultation until 1/11/2026; it has not been passed. A yearly payment of €5,000 per household, plus €1,000 for each minor dependant, for people who live permanently in, or move their main home to, the Municipality of Megisti (Kastellorizo). OPEKA would pay it on application.

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Naxos & Small Cyclades: 50% (80% in extreme poverty) cut in municipal and water fees

For 2026 the Municipality of Naxos & Small Cyclades cuts the cleaning, lighting, water and sewerage fees of the main home by 50% for needy people, people with disabilities, large and three-child families, single parents and the long-term unemployed, and by 80% for people in extreme poverty.

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One-off Childbirth Grant €3,000 — Municipality of Nisyros

The Municipality of Nisyros pays a one-off €3,000 for every child born after 1 July 2024 to parents who are registered citizens and permanent residents of the municipality, provided the net family income is within the limit for the family size.

60%-100% relief from water and sewerage charges for vulnerable groups (Municipality of Patmos, 2026)

The Municipality of Patmos gives 60% or 100% relief from water and sewerage charges to people with a disability of 67% or more, single-parent families, needy KEA recipients, large and three-child families and the long-term unemployed, with low income limits.

Serifos: full exemption from water and sewerage charges for permanent residents with disabilities, large, three-child and single-parent families, the long-term unemployed and the needy

The Municipality of Serifos fully exempts from water and sewerage charges permanent residents with a disability above 67%, large and three-child families, single-parent families, the long-term unemployed and the needy, up to 120 cubic metres a year.

Sifnos: 50% water and sewerage fee reduction for vulnerable groups

The Municipality of Sifnos cuts the water and sewerage fees of the first or main home by 50% for people with a disability of 67% or more, three-child and large families, needy people, single-parent families and people who need life-support equipment at home, within income limits.

Syros-Ermoupoli: 33 free English learning and certification places for children aged 12–18 of vulnerable families

From a donation by the ELIZA society, the Municipality of Syros-Ermoupoli offers 33 free places of online English lessons and certification (LANGUAGECERT Step) for children aged 12–18 of vulnerable families on the island. Selection is by points (income, family situation, unemployment, disability, minimum income, rent).

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DEYA Syros reduced water tariff for large and three-child families and people with a disability over 75%

DEYA Syros charges large and three-child families and people with a disability over 75% a lower price in the first two water bands (up to 45 cubic metres per quarter).

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Tinos: half-price water tariff for large, three-child and single-parent families, the needy and welfare recipients (2026)

For 2026 the Municipality of Tinos has a household water tariff for vulnerable groups at half the price (e.g. €0.54 instead of €1.07 per m³ in the first band) for welfare recipients, the needy, large, three-child and single-parent families.

Chalki: full exemption or 50% off all service charges (including water) for the needy, disability above 67% and large families

The Municipality of Chalki (Dodecanese) fully exempts from all service charges, including water, the needy and people with a disability above 67% with household income up to €6,000, and gives 50% off for disability with income €6,000-12,000 and large families with income up to €20,000.