Italy mortgage trends: Abruzzo averages and Sicilian housing subsidies

In the Abruzzo region, the average mortgage requested during the first nine months of 2026 was 117,877 euros, significantly lower than the national average of 145,879 euros. Data from MutuiOnline.it indicates that Pescara recorded the highest average mortgage amount at 124,823 euros, followed by Teramo, Chieti, and L’Aquila. The average property value in the region stands at 175,274 euros. Despite variable rates being more favorable, applicants in Abruzzo continue to prefer fixed-rate mortgages.

Meanwhile, the Sicilian Regional Assembly has approved initial articles of a budget variation aimed at supporting young residents in purchasing their first homes. The measure increases the maximum annual contribution for mortgage interest from 3,000 to 3,500 euros. The eligible mortgage amount has also been raised to a limit of 250,000 euros. This benefit is intended for residents under 40 with an ISEE below 35,000 euros who purchase their primary residence in 2026.