{"id":410401,"date":"2026-02-18T11:08:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T09:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cityengineering.gr\/texnikh_vivliothiki\/legality-use-of-pilotes-as-a-parking-space-what-applies-today-and-how-owners-are-affected\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T11:08:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T09:08:58","slug":"legality-use-of-pilotes-as-a-parking-space-what-applies-today-and-how-owners-are-affected","status":"publish","type":"texnikh_vivliothiki","link":"https:\/\/www.cityengineering.gr\/en\/texnikh_vivliothiki\/legality-use-of-pilotes-as-a-parking-space-what-applies-today-and-how-owners-are-affected\/","title":{"rendered":"Legality & Use of Pilotes as a Parking Space: What applies today and how owners are affected"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/span>Legality & Use of Pilotes as a Parking Space: What applies today and how owners are affected<\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_single_image image=”403119″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The use of the pilotis as a parking space is common practice in Greek apartment buildings. However, its legality and the possibility of exclusive use are not self-evident and often raise questions for owners and managers. The pilotis is a common and jointly owned part of the property, which means that its use is governed by specific urban planning and legal principles. <\/p>\n

With recent changes in legislation, and in particular Law 5005\/2022, the status of parking spaces in pilot areas has been clarified and made more functional. Below is everything an owner or manager needs to know. <\/p>\n

1. The pilot as a shared space \u2013 What this means in practice<\/h4>\n

The pilotis, like the stairwell or the uncovered area, belongs indivisibly to all co-owners. Even if it has been used for parking for a number of years, this is not sufficient to create ownership rights to a specific location. <\/p>\n

Before 2022, an open parking space in the pilot could not be horizontal property, so it could not be transferred or have exclusive use without a unanimous decision.<\/p>\n

2. What changed with Law 5005\/2022<\/h4>\n

The new law introduced significant simplifications:<\/p>\n

\u2714 Conversion of open position to apartment monitoring<\/p>\n

The owner can now include the open parking space in the pilot as part of his horizontal property.<\/p>\n

\u2714 Possibility of transferring the position to another co-owner<\/p>\n

The position can be sold, provided that the buyer is the owner of another apartment in the same building.<\/p>\n

\u2714 Integration into the co-ownership percentage<\/p>\n

The position is now linked to a percentage of the land, without requiring the unanimous consent of all co-owners.<\/p>\n

\u2714 Complete legalization of parking<\/p>\n

With the establishment or modification of horizontal properties, the use of the pilotis for parking becomes fully legal and binding.<\/p>\n

3. Who is permitted to use the seats in the cockpit?<\/h4>\n

Parking spaces may only be used by owners or tenants of apartments in the apartment building.<\/p>\n

It is prohibited to sell or rent to a person who does not own property in the same building.<\/p>\n

Old seats purchased before the law was banned remain privately owned and can be transferred.<\/p>\n

4. How parking spaces are determined in new buildings<\/h4>\n

The engineer calculates the required number of seats based on:<\/p>\n

the use of the building,<\/p>\n

the total surface area measured in the SD,<\/p>\n

special features (e.g., rooms, beds, spectators).<\/p>\n

Before a permit is issued, a parking diagram is submitted to a notary public, in which all parking spaces are bindingly defined \u2014 in the basement, the pilotis, the uncovered area, or even the rooftops.<\/p>\n

5. Where parking spaces can be found<\/h4>\n

The positions can be located:<\/p>\n

in the pilot<\/p>\n

in the basement<\/p>\n

in the uncovered<\/p>\n

on the floor<\/p>\n

on the terrace<\/p>\n

It is sufficient to ensure:
\n\u27a1 at least 12 square meters of surface area,
\n\u27a1 sufficient maneuvering space,
\n\u27a1 safe access.<\/p>\n

6. Open vs. closed parking spaces \u2013 What applies<\/h4>\n

Open parking spaces<\/p>\n

They are not separate property.
\nThey are provided exclusively for use, not for ownership.
\nThey cannot be transferred or rented to third parties outside the building.<\/p>\n

Closed spaces (gate with enclosed area or underground garage)<\/p>\n

They constitute horizontal property.
\nThey have a percentage of the plot of land.
\nThey may be sold and rented without restrictions, unless prohibited by the regulations.<\/p>\n

7. What happens when parking “anarchy” prevails in the pilot program?<\/h4>\n

In case of trespassing on a public right of way, parking in front of an entrance, or lack of signage:<\/p>\n

the building permit plans are examined,<\/p>\n

the legitimacy of the positions is checked,<\/p>\n

urban planning authorities may intervene in the event of violations.<\/p>\n

8. Spaces in underground garages<\/h4>\n

Spaces in the basement or enclosed ground floor are considered divided properties.
\nThey are not shared and can be freely transferred.<\/p>\n

9. Can I convert the uncovered area into a parking space?<\/h4>\n

The main use of the uncovered area is for planting.
\nHowever, it can serve as a parking space:<\/p>\n

in an unhoused form or<\/p>\n

lightweight construction,<\/p>\n

provided that the limit is not exceeded and 2\/3 of the mandatory planting is maintained.<\/p>\n

10. Which buildings are exempt from the obligation to provide parking spaces?<\/h4>\n

They do not require parking spaces:<\/p>\n

buildings constructed before 1979,<\/p>\n

traditional buildings being restored,<\/p>\n

properties in designated traditional settlements with special conditions,<\/p>\n

buildings that are rebuilt after earthquakes with the same surface area and use.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h4>\n

The legality of parking in the pilot area now has a clear framework, but requires the right technical and legal approach. With the changes introduced by Law 5005\/2022, owners have more rights and flexibility, but also more obligations in terms of proper construction, use, and management. <\/p>\n

City Engineering undertakes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • title and horizontal property checks,<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • consulting for exclusive uses & monitoring,<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • parking diagrams,<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • urban planning inspections and regularizations,<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • preparation of technical files for notarial acts.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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