Five places in Italy that will pay you to move there

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This seems a little too good to be true.

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This is real! Due to population declines in these places, the Italian government is helping people to relocate to help with their population issues. It comes in the form of helping to subsidize through relocation grants. These places can tend to be more rural but the purpose is to also help with socio-economic revitalization. You can read a bit more about it in the NBC article and announcement from the Tuscan government below.

https://www.regione.toscana.it/-/bando-residenzialit%C3%A0-in-montagna-2024-contributi-per-l-acquisto-di-un-immobile

 https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/27/tuscany-grants-move-residency-in-the-mountains.html

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It does seem to be true but I feel like instead of us looking into the article, you could have explained it more about how it's true. My question would be what regulations do they have , that are different from the US and how could it affect someone who moves?

Answer 1

"The Active Residency Program", or "Reddito di Residenza Attiva" offered by the Calabria region of southern Italy has been championed by the regional counselors of Agriculture and Economic Development, Gianluca Gallo and Fausto Orsomarso. They are paying people to move to the region in small towns, however it is not without restrictions. Gallo states "It is a concrete answer to the depopulation of internal areas that still have a lot to say in terms of architectural and touristic enhancement" (Calabriae economical) which is only open to those under 40 and who will be required to start a small business or work as a specific professional needed within in the town (USAtoday). Those participating will also only have 90 days to move into the region. It is not a salary or social support beyond that. 

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This is an excellent fact check. I checked out both of your sources and they are very credible with the authors being known as a trustworthy person and sources of information.  I also liked how you dove deep into the topic and how I learned something new.