Patras water utility (DEYAP): special water tariff for large, three-child and single-parent families, people with disabilities, the long-term unemployed and Minimum Income recipients
The Patras water utility charges a €1 standing charge per two months and gives 40% to 60% off water use to large, three-child and single-parent families, people with a disability of 67% or more, the long-term unemployed and Minimum Income recipients, and free water up to 120 cubic metres per four months to people supported by the Social Grocery.
€1 standing charge per two months and off water use: 40% for large, three-child and single-parent families; 60% for disability; 50% for the long-term unemployed and Minimum Income recipients (up to 180 m³ per four months); free up to 120 m³ per four months for people supported by the Social Grocery
Who can get it
Official evidence · ΑΔΣ ΔΕΥΑΠ 327/2025 (ΑΔΑ 99ΠΥΟΡΑΣ-Μ2Θ): «Τα τέλη ύδρευσης καθορίζονται ανά περιοχή του Δήμου Πατρέων ως εξής»
Official evidence · ΑΔΣ ΔΕΥΑΠ 327/2025, κεφ. Α.8 «Ευπαθείς ομάδες»
Official evidence · ΑΔΣ ΔΕΥΑΠ 327/2025, Α.8.1.4: «Για την ανανέωση κάθε χρόνο του δικαιώματος της έκπτωσης υποβάλλονται τα απαιτούμενα δικαιολογητικά»
How to apply
The steps to apply yourself. Free: you don’t need to pay anyone.
Required Documents
Application to DEYAP's Consumer Directorate
Tax assessment notice and tax return
Family-status certificate, disability assessment, unemployment card, Minimum Income decision or Social Grocery certificate (as applicable)
Step by step
- 1
Apply to DEYA Patras
File an application with the documents for your group at the Consumer Directorate. Renew every year.
Good to know
- Sign in to gov.gr with your TAXISnet codes. You sign in ONLY through the official government page. Never enter your codes anywhere else.
- Fill in and submit the application. Enter your details, upload anything requested and submit. Keep the protocol number.
- Track your application. Progress and the final decision appear in your account on the authority / gov.gr.
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What it is
The Patras water utility (DEYAP) applies a special tariff for vulnerable groups in its 2026-2029 tariff policy (board decision 327/2025, approved by the Patras Municipal Committee with decision 1253/2025). In every group the standing charge is €1 per two months and:
- Large, three-child and single-parent families: 40% off water use, with household income up to €35,000 plus €5,000 for each child. Families with 3 or more dependent children (up to 21, or 24 if studying) count.
- People with a disability of 67% or more, or parents of a dependant with such a disability: 60% off, with household income up to €20,000 plus €5,000 for each dependant with a disability above 67%.
- Long-term unemployed (over 1 year) with household income up to €7,000 and only one home of up to 120 m² in the tax return: 50% off.
- Minimum Guaranteed Income (former KEA) recipients: 50% off for use up to 180 cubic metres per four months.
- People registered with the Patras Social Grocery, soup kitchen or food and basic material aid programme, vulnerable consumers certified by a municipal social worker, and homes near the sewage plant or the Xerolakka landfill: free up to 120 cubic metres per four months.
Apply with the documents to DEYAP's Consumer Directorate and renew them every year.
Lifecycle*
Permanent/ongoing benefit
No fixed end date is currently recorded.
*Cycles, deadlines, and availability may change regularly. Always confirm with the official source before applying.
Benefit details
- Type of benefit
- Service / In-kind