Heating allowance applications exceed 350,000 in Greece

More than 350,000 applications have been submitted for Greece's 2026-2027 heating allowance, just two days after the online application platform opened, highlighting strong demand for financial support ahead of the winter season.

The applications are being processed through the myThermansi service on the myAADE digital platform, which began accepting submissions earlier this week.

The allowance is available exclusively for primary residences, with each eligible beneficiary permitted to receive a subsidy for only one heating source.

Seven heating options covered by the subsidy

Eligible households can select one of the following heating methods:

Heating oil, Natural gas, Electricity, Kerosene, Biomass, Firewood, District heating

The subsidy is intended to help households cover heating expenses during the 2026-2027 winter period.

AADE issues application guide

To assist applicants and address questions about the process, the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has published a detailed guide covering the eligibility requirements, application procedures and key conditions for receiving the allowance.

The guidance also addresses specific situations that can create difficulties for applicants.

These include how households applying for an electricity heating subsidy should proceed when their apartment building has a shared electricity meter, as well as the procedures for activating applications in apartment buildings.

The guide also clarifies the requirements and steps that beneficiaries must follow to ensure their applications are correctly submitted.

With applications already exceeding 350,000, the heating allowance remains an important source of financial support for Greek households facing winter energy costs.