# Naro one-euro house program for urban renewal

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/naro-one-euro-house-program-for-urban-renewal
> Updated: 2026-08-25T05:51:47.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

The Sicilian town of Naro, in the province of Agrigento, has launched a one-euro house program designed to combat population decline and promote urban regeneration. The initiative offers abandoned or dilapidated properties at a symbolic price to revitalize the historic center.

To participate, buyers—including Italian and foreign nationals, companies, or foundations—must use the properties as primary residences, second homes, guest houses, or for commercial purposes. Participants are required to submit restoration plans to the municipality and must demonstrate the financial capacity to complete necessary renovations within specific timeframes. Most properties require extensive work to meet safety and local planning standards, often with a deadline of approximately three years to complete renovations.

While the purchase price is nominal, buyers are responsible for all legal fees, notary costs, land registry and cadastral taxes, and the expenses associated with architectural projects and modernizing buildings. Additionally, a refundable deposit of approximately €5,000 is required to secure a property. Restoration costs are estimated to range between 20,000 and 50,000 euros depending on the building's condition. The municipality has provided a multilingual online platform, Case 1EuroNaro, to facilitate the process.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Naro launches one-euro home scheme to combat depopulation

The Sicilian town of Naro has launched a scheme to sell abandoned homes for one euro to combat depopulation, offering opportunities to both locals and foreigners subject to renovation requirements.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/naro-italy-offers-homes-for-symbolic-prices-to-combat-population-loss

### 2026-08-22: Naro, Sicily launches one-euro house program for urban renewal

Naro, Sicily, has launched a one-euro house program to revitalize abandoned properties, requiring buyers to renovate buildings for residential or commercial use.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/naro-sicily-launches-one-euro-house-program-for-urban-renewal

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