ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE MUNICIPALITY OF IEROKIPIA

The Municipality of Ierokipia wishes to inform the residents of the Koloni area that the Housing Scheme for the Revitalisation of Specific Rural Areas has been re-launched with revised incentives and adjustments that address the needs and suggestions of all the stakeholders involved.

The purpose of the scheme is to provide financial support towards acquiring a home for owner-occupation in the geographical areas of rural communities, with the aim of broadening its scope so that more beneficiaries can benefit.

Although the Koloni area does not fall under a community council, it borders the Municipal District of Geroskipou and is included in this scheme.

Information about the scheme:
Maximum financial support:
From €15,000 to €20,000, depending on the composition of the family.
Income criteria:
From €25,000 to €65,000, depending on the composition of the applicant’s family.
Application submission deadline:
31 December 2025.
For more information and a detailed presentation of the scheme’s provisions, interested parties can visit the website of the Ministry of the Interior, under the Housing Policy section, by following the link below: Housing Scheme for the Revitalisation of Specific Rural Areas

The Municipality of Ierokipia informs its residents that the Kolone “Green Point” is located within its municipal boundaries, on Archbishop Makarios III Avenue (next to the roundabout).

There, specific materials and waste are received free of charge, on the following days and hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
and
Saturday: 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

The materials / waste accepted are the following:
– Inert materials and rubble
– Used cooking oil
– Aluminium
– Glass
– Furniture
– Thermometers
– Tree cuttings (green waste)
– Light bulbs
– Metal objects (scrap, radiators, etc.)
– Do it yourself (tiles, sanitary ware, etc.)
– Vehicle batteries
– Wood
– Toys
– Plastic containers
– Plastic
– Mattresses
– Cleaning materials
– Packaging materials (cardboard)
– Textiles
– Carpets
– Medicines
– Paper
– Paints

Tyres, tar paper, polystyrene, asbestos materials and pesticide containers are not accepted.

At the Kolone “Green Point” the above materials are received free of charge, provided that they come from households and/or from third parties who hold prior permission / authorisation from the Board of the Paphos Landfill.

Under no circumstances will materials or waste from commercial activities, contractors, industries or other professional bodies be accepted.

We also inform the residents of all municipal districts that the Municipality of Ierokipia operates a service for the collection of tree cuttings and bulky items from premises, for those residents who are unable to transport them themselves (for a small charge of €20 + VAT).

For further information, please contact the Health Service of the Municipality of Ierokipia on 26 961 400 and 26 960 863.