Albinen Wohnbau- und Familienförderung (Housing & Family Support)
A Swiss Alpine village that will co-fund your family home if you commit to living there.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source not yet confirmed by our automated check
Summary
Municipal housing-construction & family support in the Valais village of Albinen: a one-off non-repayable contribution of CHF 25,000 for a single person or CHF 50,000 for a couple, plus CHF 10,000 per child, to people who build or buy & occupy a primary residence there.
Dream spread
A Swiss Alpine village that will co-fund your family home if you commit to living there.
Relocation reality check
Investment of at least CHF 200,000; adults up to age 45 (children up to 18); you must keep the property & tax residence in Albinen for 10 years after payout or repay the full grant (noted in the land register); foreigners must hold a Swiss C settlement permit at payout.
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Minimum property investment
Albinen support requires a qualifying property investment of at least CHF 200,000.
Check: C settlement permit for foreigners
Foreign applicants must hold a Swiss C settlement permit at the time of payout.
Check: Swiss C permit (foreigners)
Foreign applicants must already hold a Swiss C settlement permit when the support is paid.
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Eligibility
Singles/couples up to age 45 who build or buy a qualifying primary residence (min. CHF 200,000 investment) in Albinen and take tax residence there; foreigners must already hold a C permit.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Minimum property investment
BlockerAlbinen support requires a qualifying property investment of at least CHF 200,000.
C settlement permit for foreigners
BlockerForeign applicants must hold a Swiss C settlement permit at the time of payout.
Swiss C permit (foreigners)
BlockerForeign applicants must already hold a Swiss C settlement permit when the support is paid.
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Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Incentive
- 25,000 CHF – 50,000 CHFConditions apply — read the catch before counting on it.
- Income requirement
- Not income-based; eligibility is driven by age, property, residence, permit, and municipal rules.
- Duration
- 120 months (about 10 years)
- Property purchase
- Required
- Tax
- Swiss tax residency & cantonal (Valais) tax rules apply; seek professional advice.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
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.
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Red flags
- Requires C permit for foreigners
- Requires property investment
- Highly restricted
- Not accessible to most fresh foreign movers
- 10-year repayment risk
Source trail
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.
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