Figueira da Foz to complete 100 affordable homes by the end of the year and secures EIB funding for 70 more

The Figueira da Foz municipality expects to finish 100 affordable housing units by 31 December 2026 using PRR funds. An additional 70 homes, previously under the PRR, have secured funding from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and are scheduled for development throughout 2027.

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If you are looking for affordable housing in the Figueira da Foz area, this project increases the available municipal supply starting at the end of this year.

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