Submission to Law 4495/2017 - Settlement of arbitrary premises: all you need to know
What is the inclusion in Law 4495/2017?;
Compliance with Law 4495/2017 - Settlement of Unauthorized Buildings. The inclusion in the Law 4495/2017 concerns the procedure for the regularisation of arbitrary constructions and urban planning infringements, so that a property can acquire legal security and transferability.
The law regulates:
Arbitrary constructions
Building overruns
Changes of use
Small-scale infringements
The procedure is carried out exclusively through the electronic system of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) by a competent engineer.
Who is affected by the settlement of arbitrary buildings?;
The inclusion in 4495 concerns:
Owners who want to sell or transfer a property
Owners who wish to make a parental gift or accept an inheritance
Cases of issue of Building Identity Documents
Legalisation of old arbitrary sites
Semi open air, basement, attic, loft, loft
Categories of arbitrary buildings in Law 4495
The law divides offences into categories:
Category 1
Arbitrary buildings before 1975 (definitive exemption from demolition).
Category 2
Arbitrary before 1982.
Category 3
Minor infractions (e.g. small overhangs, pergolas, small sheds).
Category 4
Exceedances up to specific building/coverage percentages.
Category 5
Large overruns (special restrictions and deadlines).
What is the affiliation procedure?;
The procedure includes:
Autopsy and legality check
Collection of plans & building permit
Calculation of the fine
Electronic declaration in the TEE system
Payment of the deposit
Fine adjustment (one-off or instalments)
Definitive affiliation
How is the fine calculated?;
The fine depends on:
Arbitrary square metres
Use of property
Zone price
Year of construction
Type of infringement
There are reductions for:
Main and only residence
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Long-term unemployed
Socially vulnerable groups
Why is it important to settle?;
The inclusion in 4495 is necessary for:
Transfer of property
Issue of Building Identity Card
Issuance of a building permit
Funding or bank control
Without settlement, the property cannot be legally transferred.
Recent extensions to the settlement of arbitrary buildings
In recent years, several extensions have been given to the deadlines for the submission of arbitrary constructions to the Ν. 4495/2017, in order to give more time to the owners for the regulation of their planning pending issues. Initially, the deadline for the inclusion of arbitrary categories 1 to 4 was set to expire in 2025 and then extended until 31 March 2026. By a newer legislative regulation of Ministry of Environment and Energy, an additional extension was given and now the possibility of inclusion of arbitrary structures and changes of use of categories 1-4 is extended until 31 March 2028. At the same time, extensions were provided for the completion of files and the submission of supporting documents for already submitted arbitrary declarations, giving extra time to owners and engineers to complete the settlement procedures.
Do you need an inspection for your property?;
At Dimisign - Engineering services, we're taking over:
Planning legality check
Submission to Law 4495/2017
Issue of Building Identity Card
Advice on transfers
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