1Italy’s small villages…

Depopulation is plaguing many of Italy’s small villages, creating a surplus of ghost towns. Some local governments nationwide attempt to incentivize foreigners to move to these towns with relocation grants and other financial payouts.
The phenomenon is not a new one. In 2021, Santo Stefano di Sessanio, located in the Abruzzo region, offered people up to $52,500 to move there and work. The village of Santa Fiora in Tuscany offered to pay 50 percent of your rent if you moved there to work remotely.
The town stated it would pay more if you moved there to open a business or have a child. Take a look at three of the more recent cities and regions that are offering financial incentives for foreigners to move there.

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