Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Have you ever imagined living under the Tuscan sun? If so, your dream could become a reality—thanks to a new initiative by this pretty region of Italy that is offering financial incentives to people willing to move to its charming, less-populated towns. With the program, “Residenzialità in Montagna 2024” (Residentiality in the Mountains 2024), Tuscany is trying to lure new residents to its rural mountain communities with grants ranging from €10,000 (around $10,715) to €30,000 (around $32,145) to help cover the costs of purchasing and renovating a home. With a total fund of €2,800,000 allocated to revitalize these mountain communities, Tuscany is committed to infusing new life into its beautiful landscapes.
This initiative aims to rejuvenate and stabilize the population in these areas, which have seen a significant decline over the years. It’s a concept that has been used in other parts of Italy, including the island of Sardinia (which offered around $15,000), the village of Presicce (about $30,000), the region of Calabria (about $33,000) and the village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio (up to $52,500). The beautiful village of Castelnuovo Val di Cecina on a sunny summer morning in Tuscany, Italy.
getty So what do you need to know? As with any of these programs, there are parameters. Tuscany’s grants are designed to cover up to 50% of the costs associated with purchasing and renovating a home in a town with few.