Italy lowers ISEE 2026 thresholds to expand family bonuses

The 2026 revision of Italy’s ISEE (Indicatore della Situazione Economica Equivalente) reduces the economic indicator for many households, making it easier to qualify for existing bonuses and social supports. Two main changes drive the impact: the primary residence is now excluded from the asset calculation up to a higher exemption of €91,500 nationwide and €120,000 in metropolitan city capitals, and the equivalence scale has been adjusted to favor larger families with children, lowering the final ISEE value for those households.

The reform does not create new benefits; families must still meet all other eligibility criteria such as residency, income limits and presence of children. However, a lower ISEE can allow households that were previously just above the threshold to enter the qualifying range and receive higher support amounts.