The Cyprus Ministry of the Interior has decided to extend the Urban Planning Amnesty Scheme for an additional three months, setting a new deadline of June 23, 2025. The decision was based on the high number of applications submitted in recent days and a recommendation from the Scientific and Technical Chamber of Cyprus (ETEK), which acts as the state's scientific advisor.

Since the scheme's launch on September 23, 2024, a total of 948 applications have been submitted nationwide:

• Nicosia: 310 applications
• Limassol: 279 applications
• Larnaca: 92 applications
• Paphos: 204 applications
• Famagusta: 63 applications

Notably, 89% of applications involve the legalization of unauthorized modifications in residential developments.

The Urban Planning Amnesty Scheme allows for the legalization of minor planning deviations or exceeding permitted building coefficients, provided that a compensatory fee is paid to the Special Affordable Housing Fund of the Cyprus Land Development Corporation (KOAG).

The scheme applies to various property types, including:

• Residential, industrial, and commercial developments
• Office spaces, agricultural and livestock facilities, and storage units
• Entertainment and hospitality establishments, such as restaurants and recreational venues

To qualify, the development must have an approved urban planning and/or building permit, with all unauthorized modifications completed before September 13, 2024.

To certify the completion date of unauthorized modifications, applicants must provide a declaration from a licensed private surveyor. Applications must be submitted via the "Ippodamos" system to the relevant District Administration Office.

Detailed information about the scheme is available on the Department of Town Planning and Housing’s website.