The Italian government has launched a new "Piano Casa" housing plan and rapid eviction procedures to combat illegal property occupations [1].
This initiative represents a dual approach to the national housing crisis by combining massive infrastructure investment with stricter legal penalties for squatters. The policy aims to stabilize the real estate market while addressing the urgent need for affordable living spaces across the country [2].
Premier Giorgia Meloni said the initiative is "a robust, imponente, structural plan" designed to increase the availability of public and affordable housing [3]. The comprehensive strategy is scheduled for implementation over a 10-year period [2].
To address illegal occupations, the government introduced the DDL Sgomberi. This legislation halves the time required for evictions, allowing for the release of properties within 15 days [2]. The new rules also introduce daily sanctions for occupants who refuse to vacate premises [1].
On the development side, the government intends to build 100,000 new homes [2]. This construction effort is backed by a total planned investment of 10 billion euro [2]. These measures are intended to respond to the housing emergency and support general economic growth [1].
The administration said the plan will operate across the entire national territory [1]. By accelerating the legal process for reclaiming homes, the government intends to discourage illegal seizures and return properties to their rightful owners more efficiently [2].
“"A robust, imponente, structural plan"”
The Italian government is attempting to resolve a systemic housing shortage by simultaneously increasing supply and aggressively reducing the legal protections for illegal occupants. By combining a 10 billion euro investment with the DDL Sgomberi's rapid eviction timeline, the administration is signaling a shift toward property rights enforcement as a primary tool for urban management and economic stabilization.
