€700–800/month for 3 years just to move here
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Paid monthly over 3 years
Calabria's flagship repopulation programme pays new residents a monthly income just for moving to a qualifying village. One of the most straightforward cash incentives in Italy — no renovation required, just show up and start a business or work in a qualifying profession.
Eligibility
Must be under 40 years old. Must move to a village with fewer than 2,000 inhabitants. Must relocate within 90 days of approval. Must start a business or work in a profession in demand locally (healthcare, agriculture, education, remote work). Must remain for at least 3 years.
Qualifying comuni
Qualifying villages with population under 2,000 across Calabria
On top of the €700–800/month base
Remote workers and digital nomads who relocate to qualifying Calabrian villages receive an additional €1,000/month bonus on top of the Active Residency Income.
Eligibility
Working remotely for a company outside Calabria. Must be under 40. Same residency requirements as base programme.
Qualifying comuni
All qualifying Reddito di Residenza Attiva villages
One-time payment for mountainous areas
Additional one-time grant for buyers relocating to mountainous Calabrian areas with fewer than 3,000 inhabitants.
Eligibility
Moving to Calabrian mountain municipality under 3,000 people.
Qualifying comuni
Mountain municipalities (comuni montani) throughout Calabria
ℹ️ Honest notes on this programme
Calabria is Italy's most ambitious repopulation programme. The combination of €1 houses (in towns like Cinquefrondi and Badolato), the monthly income, and the remote worker bonus means a qualifying buyer could receive €28,000+ just for moving there. The requirement to start a business is interpreted broadly — a freelance business or sole trader (ditta individuale) qualifies.
Regione Calabria
0961 853111
Website
www.regione.calabria.it
Note
Search 'Reddito di Residenza Attiva' on the Regione website for current bandi
⚠️ Grant amounts and eligibility change year to year. Always confirm current details directly with the regione before purchasing.
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