The child birth bonus is set to become a monthly payment for the first five years of a child’s life, starting from 1 July 2027. Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu said the support will be 5,000 lekë per month for the first child, 7,000 lekë for the second and 10,000 lekë for the third.
Koçiu explained that the new scheme aims to transform the current bonus, which is paid only once at the moment of birth, into ongoing support for families during the first five years of raising a child. “So, from a single payment at birth, to support that continues month after month during the first five years of life”, Koçiu said. She announced that 4,000 subsidized loans have been planned for young couples who aim to buy their first home.
According to her, 2,000 loans will be offered at 0% interest for homes worth up to 61,000 euros, while another 2,000 at 3% interest for homes worth up to 200,000 euros. Koçiu stressed that support for families should extend from the birth and upbringing of children to the opportunities for starting a family and securing a first home.
