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What this guide covers 1. Pathway to Title Deeds 2. Continued Commitment to Refugee Housing 3. Increased Financial Support Near the Green Line 4. Ktizo Housing Scheme: Modernizing Refugee Apartments 5. Addressing Housing Supply and Affordability
# Title Deeds for Refugees and Housing Support in Cyprus: What’s Changing? The Cyprus government is taking important steps to provide Greek Cypriot refugees living in state housing estates with greater legal security. According to Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, new legislation will soon enable displaced families occupying homes with minor planning irregularities to obtain official title deeds. This will bring long-awaited clarity for many households currently residing in government-supported housing projects. ## Pathway to Title Deeds The upcoming bill is expected to be presented to the cabinet within days before moving to parliament for approval. Once title deeds are granted, homeowners will gain the ability to transfer ownership to their descendants or use the property as collateral for mortgages. However, it’s important to note that selling properties will remain restricted until any minor planning anomalies are resolved. ## Continued Commitment to Refugee Housing State refugee settlement schemes and self-housing assistance continue to underpin Cyprus’ long-term strategy addressing displaced persons’ housing needs. Self-housing initiatives provide qualifying refugees with land plots or financial aid to build permanent homes. Since 1976, these programmes have allocated over 14,000 plots, reflecting a consistent effort to foster sustainable housing solutions. ## Increased Financial Support Near the Green Line Minister Ioannou also announced enhanced state aid for refugee families purchasing or constructing homes in areas near the Green Line or other disadvantaged neighborhoods. Eligible households with a refugee member can now receive up to €65,000, a 20% increase from previous grants. The Service for the Care and Rehabilitation of Displaced Persons manages a €50 million budget, with plans under consideration to boost funding further in 2026. ## Ktizo Housing Scheme: Modernizing Refugee Apartments The ongoing [Ktizo program](https://www.moi.gov.cy/moi/tph/tph.nsf/buildingsingh_el/buildingsingh_el?opendocument), launched in 2023 with a €130 million investment, aims to renovate or replace aging refugee apartment blocks deemed unsafe. The scheme offers incentives for residents to relocate to safer, upgraded accommodations. 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