Houses for 1 euro: where to buy them in each region

Case a 1 euro It's not just a slogan or the title of a political marketing operation by some local administration chasing consensus: it's also, in some cases, an opportunity not to be wasted.

Typically, these types of proposals concern small towns that are at risk of depopulation and need to strengthen their population and local businesses. The formulas for incentivizing purchases vary for each location, but there are usually some standard rules: for example, the obligation to take up residence in the municipality where the purchase is made for 1 euro, to pay for a complete renovation of the house (these properties are often abandoned and in any case not in good condition), and to not sell the house purchased for 1 euro for at least five years.

And let's see, region by region, where you can buy a house in Italy for 1 euro.

Valle d'Aosta

A Oyace, 200 inhabitants at 1377 meters above sea level, about a 20-minute drive from Aosta, on a slope surrounded by the rocky spires of the Morion mountain range, the sale of selected dilapidated or abandoned properties in the town center and surrounding hamlets is currently underway. For information, please write to [email protected]

Piedmont

Here are the Piedmontese municipalities participating in the "1 Euro Homes" project:

• Borgomezzavalle (Verbano-Cusio-Ossola), a splendid village in the Ossola Valley, in the province of Verbania, characterised by ancient stone houses.
• Carrega Ligure (Alessandria), almost a village with less than 100 inhabitants, on the border with Liguria.
• Albugnano (Asti), a town in the Monferrato Astigiano area, of 514 inhabitants, located at 549 metres above sea level.

Lombardia

In Lombardy, an initiative similar, but not exactly the same, as those 1 euro houses was adopted mainly by the Municipality of Milan, which participated in the second edition of the international tender Reinventing CitiesA project aims at urban regeneration through the sale of building land at a nominal price, with the goal of combating property speculation and promoting social housing. One example is the Crescenzago area, where the municipality has granted the right to a 13.300-square-meter parking lot. at the symbolic price of 1 euros, in exchange for the construction of social housing apartments in nearby Via Civitavecchia.

Trentino Alto Adige

In this region, "1-euro homes" schemes are not formally available, mainly due to the limited availability of abandoned properties. However, some small municipalities in the Val di Non and Val di Sole are encouraging repopulation with grants and tax breaks for those who renovate abandoned rural buildings. The official call for proposals was launched on May 19th, offering non-repayable grants of up to €100.000 for the recovery of properties in 32 mountain municipalities in the region.

Veneto

In Veneto, the initiative is interesting Green Communities Piccole Dolomiti – Homes for 1 Euro, within which the Pasubio Piccole Dolomiti Mountain Union is looking for uninhabited properties, in any state of conservation, whose owners are willing to sell them to the symbolic price of 1 euroThe affected municipalities are Posina, Valli del Pasubio, Recoaro Terme, Valdagno, Piovene Rocchette, Santorso, San Vito di Leguzzano, Schio, Torrebelvicino, and Monte di Malo.

Friuli Venezia Giulia

In some small mountain villages in the region, there has been talk of opening up the sale of properties for one euro to combat depopulation, but these initiatives are currently under consideration. Some locations, however, offer incentives for those who decide to move permanently.

Liguria

La Liguria is one of the most active regions in the project.

• Triora (Imperia), the famous “witches' village,” offers ancient houses in the historic center with the aim of reviving the village.
• Pignone (La Spezia) and Santo Stefano d'Aveto (Genoa) they joined the plan to recover abandoned buildings and attract new residents.

For more accurate information, we recommend contacting the respective municipalities directly, where updated notices are published.

Emilia Romagna and Lombardy

The Municipality of Casteldelci, located in the beautiful Valmarecchia valley in the province of Rimini, has also decided to launch this ambitious project. The hilltop village, surrounded by nature and history, offers interested parties the opportunity to purchase properties at a nominal price, with the aim of redeveloping the historic center and revitalizing the area.

Toscana

In Tuscany there are several entities involved:

• Montieri (Grosseto), in the heart of the Colline Metallifere, offers homes for €1 for those who commit to renovation and recovery. It's interesting how it all started with the mayor of Montieri, Nicola Verruzzi, with the aim of revitalizing the small villages, and how the proposal was welcomed by the Democratic Party, which presented it to the Chamber of Deputies on October 8th, asking the Government to include immediate measures in the budget to support and revitalize small towns.
• Vergemoli factories (Lucca), an ancient village in Garfagnana, has achieved great success with its initiative.

Umbria

As for Umbria, it seems no such projects have been launched in the region at the moment. This is likely due to the region's already attractive real estate market, even among buyers living abroad.

Brands

Among the municipalities that have joined in the Brands:

• Cantiano, a small village in the province of Pesaro and Urbino, nestled in the Metauro River valley.
• Monte Urbano, a charming town populated by ancient houses, is ideal for those seeking tranquility and a connection with nature.

Lazio

In the province of Frosinone, Patrica has joined the “1 euro houses” initiative with the aim of redeveloping the medieval village and attracting new residents.

The Maenza, a village in the province of Latina, has put its houses up for sale for €1 with the aim of revitalizing its historic center. Graffignano, in the province of Viterbo, located in the hills of northern Lazio, is also up for sale.

Abruzzo

In Abruzzo, Lecce nei Marsi L'Aquila is one of the most active municipalities: houses for €1 in the historic center, provided the property's restoration and stable use are guaranteed. Other small towns in the Marsica and L'Aquila hinterland are considering similar tenders. Among the municipalities that have participated are Casoli, Penne, and Santo Stefano di Sessanio.

Molise

One of the regions that is a symbol of this initiative: Sant'Elia a Pianisi, Petrella Tifernina, and Castropignano (among the first municipalities in Molise to offer one-euro home sales) are among the towns participating in the redevelopment project. The municipality of Castropignano however, it remains the most cited model for those looking for a real opportunity in the heart of Molise.

Campania

The small municipality of Zungoli (Avellino) is one of the best-known in Italy for its participation in the "1 Euro Homes" project. The initiative has attracted buyers from abroad as well.

Also in the province of Avellino is Bisaccia. Here, the municipality directly manages the available properties. In Pietramelara (in the province of Caserta), a nearly deserted village, homes are available to those looking to relocate permanently and start a business.

Puglia

In the heart of the Gargano National Park is located Biccari, in the province of FoggiaIn this hilltop village in Alta Daunia, known for its historic center with ancient churches and palaces and the surrounding natural landscapes, it's possible to buy a house for just one euro.

Basilicata

Basilicata is one of the regions with the most villages undergoing revitalizationChiaromonte, located in a hilly and mountainous area between the Pollino National Park and the Agri Valley; Laurenzana, known for its medieval village and the ruins of its Norman castle; and Acerenza, famous for its historic center and Romanesque cathedral, perched on a hilltop between hills and valleys. All are in the province of Potenza and well worth considering for anyone considering this type of investment.

Calabria

Several Calabrian municipalities have joined the initiative, including Gasperina in the province of Catanzaro and Cinquefrondi (Reggio Calabria), which has launched the "1 Euro Homes – Rebirth" project to renovate abandoned homes and attract new residents. The municipal administration is offering bureaucratic support to those wishing to invest in the village.

Sicilia

It is the symbolic region of the "1 euro houses" project:

• Gangi (Palermo) was among the first Italian municipalities to launch the initiative, becoming a model for the entire country.
• Sambuca di Sicilia (Agrigento) has achieved enormous international success, so much so that it has ended up in the media all over the world.
• Other active villages are Regalbuto (Enna), Delia (Caltanissetta), Cammarata (Agrigento), Mussomeli (Caltanissetta) and Troina (Enna).

We recommend consulting the notices published on the official municipal websites.

Sardinia

In Sardinia, the initiative is alive and well. Ollolai, Bonnanaro, and Montresta are among the locations worth mentioning.

• Ollolai (Nuoro) is one of the most active towns in this sense, where houses for 1 euro are allocated to those committed to recovery and repopulation.
• Montresta (Oristano) and Bonnanaro (Sassari) have launched similar projects to revitalize the island's historic centers.

Website to buy houses for 1 euro

There's also a website that offers information on the possibilities of buying houses for 1 euro. You can consult it, but always keep in mind that this information is indicative and should be verified in more detail. Casea1euro.it offers a list of municipalities participating in the "Casa a 1 euro" initiative, with a regional mapping and a free PDF that can be downloaded.

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