Cost of living: banded income-tax surcharge with exemption, student rent help
For 2025 Reggio Emilia applies a four-band municipal IRPEF surcharge, from 0.69% to 0.8%, with an exemption for taxable incomes up to 15,000 euros. UNIMORE students from out of town can apply for a rent grant. OMI rents and prices are in the data.
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Municipal income-tax surcharge
For 2025 the Department of Finance lists progressive rates for Reggio Emilia: 0.69% up to 15,000 euros, 0.71% from 15,000 to 28,000, 0.78% from 28,000 to 50,000 and 0.8% above 50,000 euros, with an exemption for taxable incomes up to 15,000 euros (resolution no. 12 of 20 January 2025, confirming the rates).
Students from out of town
UNIMORE, which also has a seat in Reggio Emilia, runs a call for rent grants for out-of-town students: for 2025/2026 applicants needed a right-to-study ISEE up to 20,000 euros and the merit requirements, applying online on Esse3. The amount is set by the Ministry and the grant cannot be combined with ER.GO housing benefits.
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Updated: 2026-10-14
Updated: 2026-10-14
Reviewed: 10/23/2026 · by piero.avolio · rev. 1 · Period: → 2027-04-13
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