In Molise, the depopulation of small towns has been an ongoing issue for decades. Many municipalities in the region have steadily lost residents, leaving local authorities increasingly keen to find ways of reversing the trend.
The €1 homes in Molise scheme fits into this picture, putting abandoned properties back on the market for the symbolic price of one euro in return for a clear commitment to renovate them. Sant’Elia a Pianisi is the Molise village taking part in the initiative for 2026.