Italian government to pay rent bonuses for separated parents

The Italian government will provide a rent bonus to help separated parents who must find new housing after a marriage ends.

The measure pays back 50 percent of the rental fee, up to a maximum of 500 euros per month or 6,000 euros per year. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport received 15,540 applications in October and is currently verifying the beneficiaries. Officials expect to make the first payments into bank accounts by December.

Minister Matteo Salvini announced plans to keep the program active in 2027 and 2028. The government intends to allocate 20 million euros for the measure each year during that period.