Cabinet raises allowances for mountain community residents
The revised 2026 scheme increases allowances for mountain community residents and raises its budget to around €10.4 million, benefiting an estimated 10,500 households.
Nicosia, Cyprus. The cabinet has approved higher allowances for residents of mountain communities, increasing the scheme’s budget from €9 million to around €10.4 million, the interior ministry said on Thursday. The revised 2026 scheme is expected to benefit around 10,500 households and 24,000 people.
Increases by altitude
The cabinet approved the changes on Wednesday as part of measures aimed at easing inflationary pressures.
For residents of communities located between 600 and 800 metres above sea level, the allowance will rise from €175 to €225.
In communities between 801 and 1,000 metres, the allowance will increase from €225 to €275. Residents of communities above 1,000 metres will receive €310, up from €260.
Additional support for each pensioner and non-pensioner household member will also rise from €165 to €200.
Existing applicants to receive increases automatically
The ministry said the application period has already closed and no new applications will be accepted.
Eligible residents who have already applied will automatically receive the increased amounts and do not need to take any further action.
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