The Municipality of Sirmione, led by Luisa Lavelli, has announced a series of measures for 2025 aimed at improving the livability and accessibility of the area. Among the main decisions is an increase in the tourist tax to regulate tourist flows. Starting next year, rates will rise by approximately 20% for all categories of accommodation, with a more significant increase for vacation homes, whose daily cost will rise from €1.50 to €2.80. This intervention, as explained by the administration, is the result of discussions with industry associations, highlighting a collaborative approach towards sustainable tourism management.
In parallel, the municipality has introduced a restructuring of parking fees in designated areas, implementing differentiated policies based on proximity to the historic center. This aims to enhance access to the pedestrian area and optimize the turnover of parking spaces. Furthermore, public transport parking and tourist bus reception areas will be reorganized to better distribute visitor traffic during peak tourist periods. Details of the new rates, categorized by zones (A, B, C, D, E) and for the Piazzale Monte Baldo area, are outlined in the municipal administration’s reference document.
**Review of Property Tax and Relief for Residential Rentals**
For 2025, a restructuring of the property tax is planned, with new rates reflecting a focus on supporting tourism and access to housing for residents. Properties designated for tourist accommodation, previously classified among “buildable areas,” will now have a specific rate of 1.06%, an increase from the 0.94% rate applicable to other property categories. This revision aims to create a fairer tax management system between those using their homes as residences and those renting them out for tourism. Additionally, to encourage residential rentals, the municipality has allocated €50,000 to facilitate access to affordable housing contracts, thus supporting local families interested in settling in the area.
**IMU Rate Table 2025**
The IMU rate table for 2025 clearly defines the various property categories and their respective rates:
– **Rate for primary residences (categories A/1, A/8, and A/9)**: 0.60%
– **Rate for tourist accommodation properties**: 1.06% (new dedicated rate for tourist facilities)
– **Rate for buildable areas and other properties**: 0.94%
**Tourism Strategies and Community Investments**
According to Riccardo Genovesi, the Tourism Councillor, the municipality has planned a series of initiatives aimed at making the area more welcoming and sustainable, improving the distribution of tourist flows throughout the year. The plan includes strengthening inter-municipal collaborations, focusing on local, national, and international tourism promotion, and organizing events that can attract visitors even during less busy periods.
Through these initiatives, the municipality anticipates an increase in revenue of approximately €2 million, funds that will be allocated to creating new infrastructures for tourists, such as public restrooms, public transport parking, and new waste collection points. Investment in human resources for monitoring parking will further contribute to the optimal management of the area.
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