Housing scheme, tax relief and short-term lettings: a guide to the latest developments
Available at newsagents on Thursday 18 June, alongside the newspaper, is the Focus supplement explaining how to navigate the latest changes
Which benefits will still be available in 2026 and which cuts are due to come into effect next year. How to make the most of the first-time buyer scheme. What restrictions are in place and which ones might be introducedon short-term lettings. What is the Conto Termico scheme and how can you make use of its grants? And what opportunities might arise the Housing Plan, which is currently being debated in Parliament.
The new Focus Norme & Tributi (on sale at newsagents on Thursday 18 June, together with the daily newspaper, for a total price of 3 euros) aims to provide guidance on all these and many other issues. Housing remains, in fact, central to Italians’ financial decisions and, as a result, there are constant adjustments to the many rules governing it.
Crackdown on short-term lettings
One example that illustrates this point: short-term lettings. From 1 January 2026, the tax crackdown, as set out in the latest Budget Law. Anyone letting out more than two properties will therefore be required to register for VAT, as their activity will be classified as a business. But this is not the only restriction. Many local authorities are taking steps to impose administrative constraints. The latest case is that of the City of Florence, which has extended the restrictions on this type of letting to areas outside the historic centre as well.
The pitfalls of bonuses
But the ongoing reform also concerns home grants: from January 2027, a further reduction in tax relief is planned, unless corrective measures are taken. It is therefore advisable to carry out any renovation work immediately, where possible. And do not forget the formalities to be completed in the coming weeks, when you will need to amend the pre-filled tax return to include expenses incurred during 2025 in your tax return.
What’s new in the Housing Plan
Finally, the Housing Plan is on the table: on the one hand, major private investments that could transform the face of some cities. On the other, minor maintenance to social housing, which could give thousands of families the opportunity to own a home, clearing waiting lists that have been stagnant for years.
