Anakainizo 2026 – Exoikonomo 2026

Last updated: 24 September 2026

Two government programmes are governing residential refurbishments this year: ‘Anakainizo 2026’, which is already underway, and the new round of ‘Exoikonomo’, which is expected. In both programmes, the grant is not determined by the materials used but by the preparation: a proper eligibility check, a complete technical dossier and timely submission, as the budget is limited.

This article is updated as new information becomes available. For a definitive answer regarding your specific situation, please always refer to the official tender documents and your engineer’s assessment.

Programme status at a glance

Renovation 2026: what applies

The scheme (officially ‘Residential Renovation’) primarily funds renovation works and, to a lesser extent, minor energy efficiency improvements: 60 per cent to 80 per cent of the expenditure relates to renovation (floors, bathrooms, kitchens, doors, water supply, drainage and electrical systems), whilst 20 per cent to 40 per cent covers measures such as window frames and thermal insulation.

• Which dwellings: those with a building permit issued by 31 December 1990, with main living areas up to 120 square metres (up to 150 m² for families with three or more children) and energy class C or lower.
• Two types of dwellings: owner-occupied main residences and vacant dwellings that were not in use in 2024–2025. Following renovation, vacant dwellings must be occupied or let on a long-term basis as a main residence. Short-term letting and commercial use are prohibited for a period of five years.
• Percentage: up to 95 per cent for income category I and up to 85 per cent for category II, with higher percentages for vulnerable households and mountainous or island regions.
• Advance payment: following approval, 60 per cent of the grant is paid into a special account, provided the beneficiary has first paid 40 per cent of their own contribution.

The two stages

1. Stage 1 – Confirmation of eligibility via the anakainisi.apps.gov.gr platform using Taxisnet codes. For vacant properties, the deadline has been extended to 30 September 2026 and funding is now permitted for more than one vacant properties per beneficiary.
2. Stage 2 – Application for funding via the TEE system, accompanied by a plan of works. The applicant undertakes to submit an Energy Performance Certificate and an Electronic Building Identity within three months. For closed housing schemes, allocation is based on the order of submission, whilst for open schemes it is based on income criteria. The second stage was expected to begin in early September; as of this update, it has not yet been fully launched, whilst the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) is calling for technical corrections before it is activated.

What this means in practice: anyone who owns a completed property and has not yet obtained a certificate must do so by 30 September. Anyone who already has a certificate will save time by starting the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Electronic Building Identity and tendering process now, so as to submit their application on the first day of the second stage.

‘Save 2026’: what we know

The new cycle will be funded by the Social Climate Fund and, according to the Ministry of Environment and Energy, is expected to open in the second half of 2026, with full implementation in 2027. An official call for applications, a guide and a start date have not yet been published. A separate programme for vulnerable and energy-poor households has also been announced for later this year.

Unlike the ‘Renovate’ scheme, the ‘Save’ scheme is purely an energy-efficiency upgrade programme: thermal insulation of the building envelope, windows and doors, heating and cooling, and renewable energy sources. In previous rounds, an upgrade of at least three energy efficiency categories was required, with an initial and final Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). The terms of the new round will be finalised in the call for applications.

Why design matters more than the material

Under both schemes, the grant covers whatever is eligible, documented and correctly costed, not simply whatever has been purchased. Thermal insulation that does not meet the required energy performance class, or a material without a declaration of performance and CE marking, may not be recognised during the final inspection. That is why the upgrade is planned as a systematic process: first the Energy Performance Audit (EPA) and the design study, then the selection of measures, and finally the materials used to implement them.

Materials covered by the programmes

• Energy retrofitting: external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS), thermal insulation materials for flat roofs, parapets and ceilings, waterproofing of flat roofs.
• Interior refurbishment: flooring, dry construction for partitioning and suspended ceilings, tile adhesives and bathroom waterproofing.

All are accompanied by a technical data sheet, a declaration of performance and CE marking – the documents required for the project dossier.

The role of ARGYNET

As a specialist supplier of building materials, ARGYNET acts as a hub: it connects you with a partner engineer to check eligibility and submit applications, and supplies the certified materials for the refurbishment, with system-level technical support and documentation for the application.

How we proceed

1. Please contact ARGYNET.
2. We can recommend a partner engineer in your area.
3. An eligibility check is carried out and the requirements of the site are recorded.
4. The works and certified materials are specified, with a quotation ready for the tender dossier.

Contact

Priority is earned through preparation. Please get in touch so that we can discuss your requirements.
📞 +30 694 390 5992 · ✉ info@argynet.gr · 🌐 argynet.gr

This article is for information purposes only. The terms of the programmes are set out in the relevant Joint Ministerial Decisions and calls for proposals, and are subject to change.

Sources

• Ministry of the Environment and Energy, Announcement regarding the ‘Residential Renovation’ scheme, June 2026.
• Dnews, Extension until 30 September for vacant properties, August 2026.
• TEE – Western Greece Branch, 10 amendments prior to Stage II, 15 September 2026.
• Selectra, ‘I’ll Save 2026’: when does it open, September 2026.