by InTrieste
The Friuli Venezia Giulia regional government has unveiled proposed reforms to its housing policies aimed at supporting middle-income households that no longer qualify for subsidized housing but continue to face challenges in the housing market.
Presenting the bill before a regional council committee on Tuesday, Regional Councillor for Infrastructure and Territory Cristina Amirante said the measures would focus on residents with household income indicators (ISEE) between €35,000 and €46,000, a group often described as Italy’s “gray area” of housing need.
“We are intervening significantly on the so-called ‘gray area’ of the population,” Amirante said, referring to households that no longer meet the requirements for subsidized housing but still struggle to find affordable options in the private market.
The proposal updates the region’s 2016 housing law and seeks to expand the use of regulated housing programs, which have existed for years but have seen limited uptake. Amirante said the reforms reflect changing economic and social realities. “The world has changed profoundly over the past decade,” she said, noting that a growing segment of the population is finding it difficult to secure adequate housing.
A key element of the bill is the strengthening of regulated housing programs designed for residents whose financial circumstances have improved but who remain unable to access affordable rental or homeownership opportunities. According to Amirante, this intermediate housing sector is “fundamental for ensuring continuity in housing pathways and helping families move toward greater independence.”
The bill also encourages partnerships between public authorities and private investors to increase the supply of housing for both renters and prospective homebuyers. Additional provisions recognize alternative housing models that have emerged in recent years and revise regional planning mechanisms to better assess local housing needs.
The legislation includes measures addressing housing emergencies, building on efforts already undertaken by municipalities and nonprofit organizations, and introduces provisions aimed at young people and nonresident workers.
Regional officials say the broader goal is to diversify housing options supported by public funding and make them more responsive to changing demographic and economic conditions across Friuli Venezia Giulia.
