Licensing Issues of Destroyed Homes in Kourio
July 31, 2025
The mayor of Kourio stated that 20-30% of the homes destroyed by the deadly fire in the mountainous Limassol were unlicensed and located outside residential zones. Many families built homes in areas outside the legal boundaries due to housing issues. The government will provide financial assistance only at 25% of the value of the destroyed properties for these homes if they are not legalized. There is concern that owners will not be able to restore their homes.