Freedom Income: additional 3.9 million euros allocated for 2026

The measure, which aims to promote economic and housing autonomy for women victims of violence, was strengthened with an additional 3.9 million euros for the year 2026. The funds, at the disposal of the Department for Equal Opportunities, were transferred to INPS. The provisions regarding access requirements, methods of submitting applications, investigation and provision of the benefit remain unchanged.

Additional 3.9 million euros to strengthen the Freedom Income for women victims of violence. This was established by the Equal Opportunities Department which, with message no. 3110 of 2 October 2026, ordered the extraordinary transfer of additional funds to the INPS for the year 2026. The provision, as stated in the official communication from the National Social Security Institute, arrived following checks carried out by the department which highlighted, in some territories, a need greater than the available resources. Initially, as illustrated in the April circular, the resources allocated to the measure were quantified at 16.5 million euros which, however, proved to be insufficient.

What is Freedom Income

The Freedom Income, as anticipated, is a measure of economic support intended for women victims of violence. The objective is to promote economic and housing autonomy and allow women who emerge from violence to build a new life path. The income is aimed at women who find themselves in a situation of violence and who are followed by anti-violence centers or social services and consists of a monthly amount that contributes to the costs of the house, daily needs and personal needs. It is 530 euros per month for a maximum of 12 months.

Who will the new resources go to?

With the economic strengthening of the Freedom Income, it will be possible to accept applications already found eligible which, in some regions, had not found financial coverage within the previously allocated availability. Now it is possible for INPS to expand the number of beneficiaries, guaranteeing the financing of eligible applications left on hold due to insufficient funds. As underlined by the Institute, the additional resources will be used primarily to accept applications for the 2026 year without financial coverage. Any regional resources already transferred and not yet used will contribute to the acceptance of applications only after the available state funds have been exhausted.

How you receive Income

However, the provisions already provided for by INPS circular no. remain unchanged. 44 of 9 April 2026 regarding access requirements, methods of submitting applications, investigation and provision of the benefit. To obtain the income it is necessary to be a victim of violence, to be resident in Italy and to be an Italian citizen or citizen of another EU country (those who are non-EU citizens must have a regular residence permit). Then again, the INPS must verify that the applicant woman is in a situation of poverty linked to a state of extraordinary or urgent need and, furthermore, she must be followed by an anti-violence center recognized by the Region and by a social service.