Case Cantoniere ANAS (road-keeper houses concession)
Run a guesthouse in a restored historic road-keeper's cottage.
Record checked Oct 23, 2026 · official source not yet confirmed by our automated check
Summary
ANAS, Italy's state road company, renovated historic red 'case cantoniere' (road-keeper houses) and tendered them on 10-year concessions for hospitality & local-produce businesses.
Dream spread
Run a guesthouse in a restored historic road-keeper's cottage.
Relocation reality check
Commercial lease: base rent EUR 1,500-1,800/month plus 0.1-5% of revenue; 2016 tender, not currently open.
- This is a business: you pay rent or a concession fee and fund the works — it is not subsidised housing.
- This program does not provide a visa.
Caretaker & Guardian HousingHeritage custodian
Caretaker terms
This program does not provide a visa.
- Housing
- No housing — you pay to stay or run a business
- Utilities
- You pay them
- Cost to you
- Rent EUR 1,500-1,800/month + revenue share
- Stipend or pay
- None
- Commitment
- 10 years
- What you give
- Operate tourism/hospitality business
- Tenure
Reality engine
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Eligibility
Start-ups, individuals, consortia, companies, associations & cooperatives.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Residence status in Italy needed
CautionWho can apply: Businesses/individuals; non-EU need Italian residence permit. You need your own right to live in Italy — this program does not provide a visa.
The long game
If Italy becomes home, here is the road from first visa to a second passport.
Italy · residency → PR → citizenship
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- Y5
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Duration
- 120 months (about 10 years)
- Property purchase
- Not required
No amounts on record. Check the official source.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
- Health insurance$600
- Legal & translation
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.
Meet people before you go
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- r/italy
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- Reddit — 'moving to Italy' threads
Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“"chi si aggiudica la gara disporrà per 10 anni di una Casa Cantoniera completamente ristrutturata" (https://stradeanas.it/it/print/83010)”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 23, 2026
Rule changes
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