Housing emergency: the government announces the eviction of 6,000 occupied properties
The Italian government has released data regarding the management of illegal property occupations across the country. According to statements from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, between 2022 and June of this year, 6,000 properties that were occupied without any legal authorization have been cleared.
The eviction operation is part of a broader plan aimed at restoring legality in the housing sector. Minister Matteo Salvini emphasized the importance of returning these properties to their rightful owners or public entities, thereby ensuring compliance with current regulations regarding private property.
In addition to the eviction efforts, the government is evaluating new measures to support the real estate sector, with a particular focus on the country's inland areas. The main objective, according to official statements, is to introduce a suspension of the IMU, the municipal property tax, for owners of properties located in these geographical areas that are often subject to depopulation.
These proposals aim to incentivize housing recovery and reduce the tax burden for citizens living in small towns. The political debate remains open, as institutions continue to work on balancing the need to guarantee the right to housing with the protection of private property and the development of less populated territories.