Want to live in Italy’s mountains with €100,000 in your pocket? Small villages in Trentino, northern Italy, are giving away cash to bring in new people—but watch out—the twist might hook you big time!
Why Trentino’s Giving You Money
Trentino’s little towns, like Vermiglio, are emptying out fast. Houses sit empty—90% with no one inside—and it’s quiet as a ghost. So, in 2025, they’re giving €80,000 ($87,000) to fix an old house and €20,000 ($22,000) to buy it—if you’re Italian or an Italian abroad. Here’s the big twist: you must stay 10 years or rent it out that long, or you pay it back. Fun bit: Trentino’s got more ski runs than people in some spots! It’s their trick to save these quiet places.
Where You Can Go: Vermiglio and More
Vermiglio’s the star—close to ski hills and vineyards. Val di Non’s green valleys are in too, part of 33 towns waiting for the OK. Quick picks: Vermiglio for ski fun, Val di Non for pretty hills. You’re drinking coffee (₹200 a cup) with big mountains all around—old houses are cheap, fixing them stops at €200,000 ($217,000) to keep it simple, not fancy.
How to Grab This Deal
Trentino’s throwing €10 million ($11 million) into this over two years, from a €30 million pot to help small towns across Italy. You can’t rent it quick to tourists—you’ve got to live there or find one renter for 10 years. “We want life back,” said Trentino boss Maurizio Fugatti. You might spend ₹10 lakh extra after the cash, so plan it out. It’s OutdoorKeeda fun—wild and real! Want in? Tell us your favorite Italian village below—let’s dream up your mountain move!
