Any structure set on the ground that cannot be towed away simply and immediately counts as construction and needs a building permit, even for storage. A prefabricated demountable home can get a normal permit where zoning allows.[1]
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Under the new Spatial and Urban Planning Code (Law 5306/2026), building outside a town plan needs a plot of at least 4,000 m² with 25 m of road frontage.[2]
A house outside a town plan can be up to 4 m high on one floor or 7.5 m on two, with up to 186 m² on the first 4,000 m² of plot.[3]
Cost of new construction in 2026, or more. One Greek container home builder advertises prices from €1,000 per m².[4][5]
A summary of our research, October 2026. Rules change and can vary by region or municipality: check with your local authority before you buy or build.
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