Case a 1 euro – Comune di Guardia Sanframondi
A historic-centre house to restore in a hilltop Sannio wine town.
Record checked Oct 27, 2026 · official source not yet confirmed by our automated check
Summary
Guardia Sanframondi (Benevento) runs a 'Casa a 1 euro' initiative, approved by council resolution 31 of 29 December 2025, that matches owners of run-down historic-centre buildings who want to sell with buyers who commit to restore them. The comune publishes a regulation (also in English), buyer/seller expression-of-interest forms and property sheets, and has reopened the application window.
Dream spread
A historic-centre house to restore in a hilltop Sannio wine town.
Relocation reality check
The houses belong to private owners: the comune only promotes the scheme and is not party to the sale, so you negotiate with the seller and pay notary, taxes and a full restoration yourself. Buildings are described as run-down, some with serious structural problems. Deposit, project and works deadlines are set in the comune's regulation — read it before applying.
Your fit signals
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Full match score — Solo / Household
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Buy or own a qualifying property
The incentive is tied to buying (or already owning) a qualifying home — budget for the purchase before any payout.
Check: Renovation
This program expects you to renovate a qualifying home.
Reality engine
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Eligibility
Buyers (Italian or foreign) who submit the Allegato B expression of interest and accept the regulation's renovation obligations.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Buy or own a qualifying property
BlockerThe incentive is tied to buying (or already owning) a qualifying home — budget for the purchase before any payout.
The long game
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Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Property purchase
- 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.
Reimbursement-only program — you fund costs before any grant payout.
- 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$400
- Setup costs
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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- 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.
“Notice 'Iniziativa "Casa a 1 euro"' (19-01-2026, updated 19-06-2026): "Recupero e riqualificazione urbanistico-edilizia degli immobili siti nel centro storico" [recovery and redevelopment of buildings in the historic centre]; attachments include 'Determina riapertura Termini' and an English regulation.”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 27, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 27, 2026
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.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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