On 21 September the Italian Ministry of Tourism issued Director’s Decree No. 141/2026, publishing the second batch of applications rejected under the ‘Staff House’ scheme—an incentive that subsidises employers who lease accommodation at favourable rates for seasonal and mobile workers in the hospitality sector. The decree names several hundred applications deemed non-compliant, citing missing documentation, insufficient proof of tenancy agreements or failure to meet the cap on monthly rent. The Staff House measure—financed through Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan—covers up to 60 percent of rental costs for properties located within 15 kilometres of the workplace and intended for workers on fixed-term or temporary-agency contracts. Why it matters for global-mobility programmes: many hotel chains and tour operators use the subsidy to attract overseas seasonal staff who would otherwise face prohibitive rents in resort areas. Rejection of an application means the employer must shoulder full housing costs or renegotiate packages, potentially delaying onboarding or increasing assignment budgets. Companies planning to file in the upcoming third window (opening 15 October) should audit lease documents, ensure that contracts are registered with the Inland Revenue and that workers’ visa or residence-permit numbers are correctly referenced. The Tourism Ministry indicated that a digital pre-check portal will be launched to cut down on clerical errors before the next call.
Source: Ministero del Turismo
