Portugal betting on affordable housing in Bragança

The Institute for Housing and Urban Rehabilitation (IHRU) plans to build 40 affordable rental homes in the Quinta da Braguinha area of Bragança, with construction expected to start by the end of 2026. Separately, the municipality is renovating 30 existing social housing units in the citadel, Bairro da Previdência, and Bairro da Estacada, with funding applications being prepared for Norte 2030.

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If you are a resident in Bragança looking for lower-cost rental options, this project represents a future increase in supply, though specific application dates and eligibility criteria have not yet been announced.

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