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In Italy, government incentives to renovate a home vary depending on the time and policies in place. However, some of the most common incentives that may be available include:

Ecobonus: tax deduction of expenses incurred for renovation work aimed at energy efficiency, installation of photovoltaic systems and seismic risk reduction.
Sismabonus: tax deduction of expenses incurred for seismic risk reduction.
Bonus Facades: tax deduction of 90 percent of expenses incurred for renovation work on the exterior facades of buildings. Eligible interventions include facade cleaning and restoration, balcony resurfacing, and painting. The facade bonus is available for homes and commercial and industrial buildings.
To qualify for this incentive, you must meet certain requirements, such as the need to carry out work on facades that improves at least 25 percent of the building's overall surface area.
Furniture Bonus: tax deduction of expenses incurred for the purchase of furniture and large household appliances for home renovation.
Green Bonus: tax deduction of expenses incurred for landscaping.
Architectural Barrier Bonus: tax deduction of expenses incurred for the implementation of interventions to eliminate architectural barriers in order to make buildings accessible and usable by people with disabilities or the elderly. This incentive can be combined with other incentives, such as Ecobonus or Sismabonus.

Not always. It depends on municipal regulations and the volumetric availability that the area allows. Also, minimum boundary distances must be respected, unless neighbors agree.

An amnesty is a construction process that involves regularizing discrepancies built and not declared during construction. The amnesty involves the municipality, not the Land Registry, and involves the payment of an administrative penalty that varies depending on the extent of the abuse. Nonconformities cannot always be remedied. Finally, having the correct cadastral plans does not mean that the building is in compliance with the municipality.

The authorized project is the last project filed with the municipality through a building file. This document is the basis along with the building survey for any new building project.

To make a home accessible and comfortable for people with disabilities or the elderly, the following solutions can be adopted:
Accessibility: Install access ramp, elevator or stair lift, grab bars and handrails to ensure mobility inside and outside the house.
Interior Spaces: Create wide spaces that are easy for circulation, avoiding obstacles and bulky furniture. Provide wide doors and level countertops for daily activities.
Toilets: Adapt bathrooms to make it possible for people with disabilities to use them, such as by installing showers and toilets at floor level.
Lighting: Ensure adequate and even lighting throughout the home, with the installation of switches and sockets within easy reach.
Access control: Provide automated access control systems, such as electronic locks, to make the home safer and easier to use.
It is important to keep in mind that the solutions adopted must comply with architectural barrier regulations and accessibility guidelines.

There are several options for choosing the right technologies and building materials for your home. An architect or engineer experienced in energy efficiency can help you choose the most appropriate options based on your needs and budget. Some options to consider to achieve an efficient, sustainable, energy-efficient home may include solar thermal or photovoltaics, thermal insulation, controlled mechanical ventilation, efficient heating and cooling systems, and the use of sustainable building materials such as wood or fiberglass.