The Electronic Building Identity (EBI) is the electronic file – the digital “resume” – of each property. It includes all official documents (building permits, floor plans, energy performance certificates, etc.) and is a prerequisite for any purchase, sale, transfer or rental of property.
Purpose: To record the real situation and prevent the creation of new arbitrary actions.
Who does it: The process is performed by an authorized engineer through the electronic system of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE).
When required: In every transfer of property for the issuance of the Certificate of Completion, as well as for the issuance of new building permits.
Supporting documents: Required documents include the building permit (and revisions), approved plans, the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and the topographic map.
How to get started: Choose an authorized engineer to undertake the collection of documents and registration. The engineer will complete the inspection and register the property definitively in the Gov.gr system – Building Identity.
After the reimbursement fee is paid, the necessary Certificate of Completion will be issued for the use you require it for.
The Electronic Building Identity (EBI) was initially established by Law 4495/2017, which was passed and published in the Government Gazette in November 2017.
Its implementation was officially activated on January 1, 2021. Since then, the procedure has been modified and updated with newer provisions (such as Law 4759/2020).
2026 is a milestone for the Electronic Building Identity, as it has become mandatory for real estate sales and is now directly linked to the new Real Estate Ownership Registry (MIDA) of the Hellenic Public Property Administration.
The main changes and obligations that apply include:
Severe Fines: Severe fines (up to 10% of the property value) were activated for non-compliance in specific categories.
Connection with ENFIA: The Building Identity is the "key" for correcting square meters in the MIDA, affecting the calculation of the tax.
Real Estate Sales: Electronic Identity is absolutely necessary before any notarial transfer deed.
Although the press releases will range from very select to rare, I said I'd pass...because sometimes the editors hide.
All that is well. Some Owners have spit blood to build a House. How many taxes do we pay, for our Property? With ENFIA, and some increases through City Halls, we almost pay rent on our own House. They can't stand it anymore.