A province in a gorgeous European country is paying Brits half your home renovation costsSam Dimmer East Midlands Head of Brand and Sarah Barltrop
07:23, 11 Oct 2025Updated 07:23, 11 Oct 2025
One province in a beautiful European country will pay you to renovate houses(Image: Getty)
A province in a stunning European country is offering Brits up to €100,000 (£85,330) to relocate there.
While concerns about overtourism persist in destinations such as Venice and Rome, population figures have declined in certain Italian regions, leaving numerous abandoned and deteriorating properties.
This situation gave rise to well-known initiatives like Italy’s €1 house schemes, designed to encourage renovation and revitalise communities.
Nevertheless, one northern Italian province, Trento, renowned for its Alpine peaks and the Dolomites, has adopted an alternative strategy.
This year, it introduced financial incentives to support renovation costs in selected municipalities that the provincial council has designated as “at risk of abandonment.”, reports the Express.
Residents can obtain a grant covering 40% of their renovation expenditure for properties situated within historic centres, as stated on the province’s official website.
The maximum qualifying spend is limited to €200,000, making €80,000 available for claim.
For dwellings located beyond the historic districts, a 35% grant applies, equating to €70,000.
Purchase support is additionally offered.
A maximum of €20,000 could be awarded towards acquiring the property, representing 20% of the contractual sum, excluding tax obligations.
To retain the funding, recipients must utilise the building as their primary residence or for letting at a “moderate rent” for a minimum of ten years following completion of renovation work.
Non-compliance may require repayment of the grant.
The scheme allows for up to three uses, and buyers must not currently reside in the targeted local authority, unless they are over 45 years of age.
The initiative is centred on 33 local authorities that have seen a substantial decrease in population. The complete list can be viewed here.
The second round for grant applications has been delayed, with the new deadline set from 14 November 2025 to 31 December 2025.