Housing
Government aims to use AI to reduce housing licensing times by 60% to 70%
The government plans to use a new AI-based platform called 'licencIA' to accelerate urban, industrial, and environmental licensing processes. A pilot project for this platform is scheduled to launch before the end of 2026, with the stated objective of cutting licensing wait times by 60% to 70%.
Why it matters
If you are planning a construction or renovation project, this initiative aims to significantly reduce the bureaucratic delays currently affecting housing permits, though it is still in the pilot phase.CNN PortugalRead original ↗
