Case a 1 euro – Sant'Elia a Pianisi
A €1 home in a historic Molise hill village with no income limits.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 12 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
Sant'Elia a Pianisi is reported as Molise's only comune joining case a 1 euro for 2026, assigning homes by points (extra points for using local firms).
Dream spread
A €1 home in a historic Molise hill village with no income limits.
Relocation reality check
€5,000 three-year surety; project due within 6 months, works start within 2 months of permits and finish within 3 years; renovation typically €20–25k plus notary.
Your fit signals
The real program is below — the 0–100 scoring is a paid feature.
Full match score — Solo / Household
The 0–100 move-match score, quality score, and would-stay breakdown — with confidence and full reasoning — unlock on Solo and Household.
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
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
No income/asset limits; Italian tax code required (obtainable via consulates abroad).
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
If Italy becomes home, here is the road from first visa to a second passport.
Italy · residency → PR → citizenship
Curated- Y0ArriveYear zero
- Y5
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Duration
- 36 months (about 3 years)
- Property purchase
- Required
- Tax
- Italian renovation deductions: 50% if main residence, 36% otherwise, cap €96,000 over 10 years (as reported).
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
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
Existing communities already talking about life in 🇮🇹 Italy. Lurk, ask, make a friend — before the flight.
- r/italy
National sub with an active English-friendly community.
- Reddit — 'moving to Italy' threads
Source trail
This record rests on secondary or reported sources. Check the official source before relying on it.
“l'unico comune molisano aderente nel 2026”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 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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