Bando Casa in Montagna (Emilia-Romagna Apennine home-purchase grant)
Up to €30,000 free money toward a home in the Emilian Apennines.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
Emilia-Romagna's 'casa in montagna' calls (2020 purchase+renovation; 2022 purchase-only) granted €10,000–€30,000 (max 50% of cost) to under-40s buying a primary home in 121 depopulating Apennine comuni.
Dream spread
Up to €30,000 free money toward a home in the Emilian Apennines.
Relocation reality check
Last call ran 12 Oct–10 Nov 2022; no newer edition found. Required regional residence or main work in Emilia-Romagna, ISEE ≤ €50,000, and 5 years' residence with no sale/rental.
Your fit signals
The real program is below — the 0–100 scoring is a paid feature.
Full match score — Solo / Household
The 0–100 move-match score, quality score, and would-stay breakdown — with confidence and full reasoning — unlock on Solo and Household.
See Solo & Household plansCheck: Buy or own a qualifying property
The incentive is tied to buying (or already owning) a qualifying home — budget for the purchase before any payout.
Check: Income cap
Income CAP: household ISEE of €50,000 or less.
Check: Residence in Italy required
The program expects you to live in, or hold residence in, Italy — check on the official source whether that must be in…
Reality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
Born after 1 Jan 1982 (2022 edition), resident in or mainly working in Emilia-Romagna, household ISEE ≤ €50,000, buying an existing home as primary residence in an eligible mountain comune.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Buy or own a qualifying property
BlockerThe incentive is tied to buying (or already owning) a qualifying home — budget for the purchase before any payout.
Income cap
CautionIncome CAP: household ISEE of €50,000 or less.
Residence in Italy required
CautionThe program expects you to live in, or hold residence in, Italy — check on the official source whether that must be in place before you apply.
The long game
If Italy becomes home, here is the road from first visa to a second passport.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Incentive
- 10,000 EUR – 30,000 EURConditions apply — read the catch before counting on it.
- Income requirement
- 50,000 EURIncome CAP: household ISEE of €50,000 or less.
- Duration
- 60 months (about 5 years)
- Property purchase
- Required
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
Existing communities already talking about life in 🇮🇹 Italy. Lurk, ask, make a friend — before the flight.
- r/italy
National sub with an active English-friendly community.
- Reddit — 'moving to Italy' threads
Source trail
This record rests on secondary or reported sources. Check the official source before relying on it.
“Il bando è aperto da mercoledì 12 ottobre al 10 novembre”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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