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Portalegre Municipal Assembly approves maintaining tax rates for 2027

The municipality of Portalegre has voted to maintain the current Municipal Property Tax (IMI) rate for urban buildings at 0.30%, the Municipal Income Tax (IRS) participation rate at 3.25%, and continue the exemption for the municipal surcharge (Derrama) throughout 2027.

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If you are a resident or property owner in Portalegre, your municipal tax rates will remain unchanged for the 2027 fiscal year.

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