Monaco Government Increases Financial Incentives for Residents Moving to Smaller State Apartments

The Prince's Government announced updated relocation incentives on Friday, November 13, 2026. These new measures are designed to encourage mobility within the state-owned housing sector, known as the parc domanial. According to the Government, the revised incentives aim to encourage residents to move into accommodation that better reflects their household needs and to free up larger apartments for families.

Expanded Housing Incentives

The current initiative is an extension of a program that was originally introduced in 2023. The initial version of the scheme specifically targeted households that were vacating F4 or F5 apartments. Following discussions with the National Council, the scheme was extended in June 2026 to include a broader range of residents.

Under the updated rules, households without dependent or visiting children are now eligible to move from an F3 apartment to an F2 apartment. To facilitate this transition, the Government has structured a tiered system of financial rewards based on the number of rooms a resident gives up:

• Residents moving into an apartment with one fewer room receive a €10,000 relocation grant.

• An additional €5,000 is awarded for every extra room returned beyond the first.

• A household returning two rooms is eligible for a total of €15,000.

• A household returning three rooms is eligible for a total of €20,000.

Housing Stability and Mobility

The program seeks to optimize the use of the parc domanial by ensuring that large apartments are available for families who require them, while individuals or smaller households move into more appropriate spaces. This strategy aims to increase the efficiency of the state-owned housing stock.

To protect residents from sudden financial changes during the transition, the Government has included provisions regarding rental costs. Residents who choose to move may retain their previous rent or Housing Capitalisation Contract amount if the new accommodation is more expensive than their current residence. This ensures that the move to a smaller apartment does not result in a higher monthly financial burden for the resident.

The expansion of these incentives represents a continuing effort by the Prince's Government to manage the density and distribution of housing across the principality. By providing significant financial compensation, the authorities hope to facilitate a smoother transition for residents moving through the state-owned housing system.

Glossary

• National Council — The National Council is the unicameral parliament of the Principality of Monaco. It serves as the legislative body of the state.
• parc domanial — The parc domanial is the state-owned housing sector. It consists of state-owned housing stock managed by the government.