Funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU — NRRP — operating entity under Ministerial Decree 481/2024 (MUR)
Merlino Progetti S.r.l.
Residenza Palazzo Henrici
Study in Chieti living in a historic palazzo in the heart of the city, steps from the university.
2026-27 call, applications until beds run out
- from €255/month all‑inclusive€174 with income requirements
- 58
- 31 rooms
The residence in three points
Why live here
1Restored historic palazzo
A building in Chieti's old town, renovated to combine architectural charm with modern comfort.
2All-inclusive
Rent covering utilities, wifi and common-area cleaning: no bill surprises.
3In the heart of the university city
Steps from connections to the university campuses and the city-centre services.
What it costs
Places and prices
Every price is per month, per bed; what it includes is set out below.
Beds for all students
40 beds
Single room
2 beds
€300/month
Bed in double room with dedicated private bathroom
€275/month
Bed in double room
€255/month
DSU beds (right-to-study)
DSU bed in double room (subsidised rent)
16 beds
€174/month
€174/month all-inclusive — subsidised, not free
All-inclusive: utilities, wifi and common-area cleaning. Not provided: meals, extra cleaning and parking.
Who can apply
Requirements to apply
Beds for all students
40 beds
- 2026-27 enrolment at the "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, the "L. D'Annunzio" Conservatory of Pescara, ISIA Pescara or the "Leonardo da Vinci" Online University
- Not already assigned another public or affiliated bed
- Full acceptance of the call's terms
- No minimum school-leaving mark required
DSU beds (right-to-study)
18 beds
They are reserved for students meeting Abruzzo's regional merit and income thresholds. Sixteen, in double rooms, go through the Merlino Progetti call, which verifies the requirements. Two, in single rooms, are assigned directly by A.D.S.U. Chieti through its own ranking: for those, the application goes to A.D.S.U. and not to the operator. Subsidised rent, not free.
- First-years: enrolment (or 150 credits for two-year master's) by 10/08/2026
- Later years: rising credit thresholds from 25 to 245, by 10/08/2026; reduced thresholds for disability ≥ 66%
- Right-to-study ISEE not exceeding €24,335.11
- ISPE (property indicator) not exceeding €52,902.43
The residence
How the residence is laid out
The story
The storyBuilt between the late 19th and early 20th century, Palazzo Henrici is one of the most representative historic buildings in central Chieti. The historic residence of the family it is named after, it belongs to the Umbertine and eclectic architectural season: its monumental rusticated façade recalls celebrated Italian Renaissance architecture, with elegant neo-Gothic details. Restored and brought back to life, today it offers a unique home to those choosing Chieti for their studies.
The building
The buildingA building in Chieti's old town, carefully renovated to combine its original architectural charm with modern living standards, steps from connections to the university campuses and city-centre services.
Location
Where it is
The palazzo overlooks Corso Marrucino, in the heart of the old town: everything you need is a few minutes on foot.
Bus and trolleybus terminus 100 metres away, behind the Courthouse and San Giustino Cathedral
Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta, home to the farmers' market and local events
San Giustino Cathedral, San Francesco Church and the Roman-era amphitheatre
Museums
Barbella, La Civitella, the University Museum and the Byzantine and Medieval Abruzzo Museum
Marrucino Theatre and La Civitella amphitheatre for opera, drama and concerts
Banks, pharmacies and supermarkets within 10-200 metres of the residence
The project
How the residence came about
Merlino Progetti, already active in property development and management focused on historic-building recovery, entrusts HOMA with the commercialisation and operational management of the Palazzo Henrici call, a student residence in the heart of Chieti funded under the NRRP (Ministerial Decree 481/2024).
How to apply
Three steps and you're done
1Read the call
Requirements, criteria and allocation rules, in black and white.
Download the call (PDF)2Prepare your documents
The documents to prepare
- Valid ID document
- Certificate or self-declaration of 2026-27 enrolment
- School-leaving certificate (first-years, self-declaration allowed)
- Academic record with credits earned (later years)
- For DSU beds: 2026 university ISEE certificate
- Any certificates for special circumstances
3Submit your application
Fill in the online form: it takes a few minutes.
Apply to Residenza Palazzo HenriciAllocation sessions
Applications are always open until the beds run out. Apply by a session date and you are included in that ranking; apply later and you move to the next one.
Applications remain open, and beds are allocated on a rolling basis until they run out.
Questions? Write to henrici@homacoop.it
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