In Sardinia, foreigners will be paid up to €15,000 to move there
The authorities on the Italian island of Sardinia have extended a financial support program through 2026 for people who are willing to move to small towns and villages, purchase a home, or renovate one. The maximum grant amount is €15,000.
The program aims to revitalize Sardinia’s small towns and villages, which have been losing population for many years.
In 2026, the eligibility criteria were expanded: whereas previously only communities with a population of up to 3,000 were eligible, the program now covers towns with up to 5,000 residents.
Applications may be submitted not only by Italian citizens but also by foreigners who plan to officially relocate to Sardinia and make their purchased home their primary residence.
The grant is not paid as compensation for the move itself.
The funds received may be used exclusively for:
- the purchase of a first home;
- repairing or renovating a house or apartment;
- restoration work.
The program provides compensation of up to 50% of the costs, but the maximum amount of assistance is €15,000.
To receive funding, the applicant must:
- register their place of residence in the selected locality;
- purchase or renovate a home for permanent residence;
- meet the requirements of the specific municipality;
- reside in the purchased home for at least five years after receiving the final payment.
Thus, the program is aimed not at tourists or investors, but at people who plan to move to Sardinia for permanent residence, helping to revitalize the population of the island’s small communities.
This was reported by Meglepetés.
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