Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Increased Retirement Support Program to 4 Thousand TL
Quick Look
- Izmir Metropolitan Municipality increased shopping and rental aid from 2,500 TL to 4,000 TL to support the living costs of retirees.
- In August, a total of 89 million 896 thousand TL was distributed, with 72 million 388 thousand TL of shopping support and 17 million 508 thousand TL of rent support being paid.
- As of September 2026, 19 thousand 100 people will benefit from shopping support and 5 thousand people will benefit from rental support.
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Why It Matters
Izmir Metropolitan Municipality carries out the Retirement Support Program in order to contribute to the household budgets of retirees in the face of increasing living costs.
Izmir Metropolitan Municipality continues to strengthen the Retirement Support Program it carries out in order to contribute to the household budgets of retirees in the face of increasing living costs. Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Dr. With the instructions of Cemil Tugay, shopping and rental support, which was previously provided as 2 thousand 500 TL, was increased to 4 thousand TL. The new support amount was applied for the first time in August period payments. In August, 72 million 388 thousand TL shopping support was provided, 4 thousand TL per household, and 17 million 508 thousand TL rental support was provided, also 4 thousand TL per household. Thus, a total of 89 million 896 thousand TL was transferred to retirees' bank cards. While the supports contribute to the basic needs of retirees, they also create economic mobility for city tradesmen.
RETIREMENT SUPPORT WILL CONTINUE AS 4 THOUSAND TL
As of September 2026, 19 thousand 100 people will benefit from shopping support and 5 thousand people will benefit from rental support. Shopping and rent support for retirees who meet the program's criteria will continue as 4 thousand TL in September and the following months.
THERE IS ALSO SUPPORT ON WATER BILLS
Within the scope of the Retirement Support Program, the first 4 cubic meters of the monthly water consumption of retirees who meet the criteria and have a registered water subscription are covered free of charge. Consumption exceeding this amount is billed at a 50 percent discounted rate.
Those who want to benefit from the Retirement Support Program can apply via bizvariz.izmir.bel.tr, the official application portal of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality. Applications are evaluated according to the determined social support criteria. Applications can also be received through Alo 153 Citizen Communication Center and Advisory and Solidarity Points.
Open Questions
- How will the long-term financing of the program be provided?
- What is the exact number of retirees requesting support?
- What is the total number of retirees covered by the water consumption discount?
