Court Blocks Tax Auctions of Family Homes

In October 2026, Greece’s Council of State issued a ruling prohibiting the auctioning of primary residences to satisfy public debts if the debtor possesses other assets sufficient to cover the outstanding amount. The decision applies to debts managed under the Code for the Collection of Public Revenues, which encompasses obligations owed to tax offices, municipalities, and social insurance funds.

This judicial intervention establishes a new protection for homeowners facing state-led collection efforts. By requiring authorities to prioritize the seizure of secondary assets before targeting a family’s primary residence, the ruling limits the state's ability to liquidate homes for public debt recovery.