The Court of Auditors criticised the model used to build 223 homes at the former Santa Bárbara barracks, which has exceeded deadlines set under the PRR loan.
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The Institute for Housing and Urban Rehabilitation (IHRU) will build 40 affordable rental units at Quinta da Braguinha, with construction scheduled to begin by the end of 2026. This project is part of the municipality's local housing strategy, which also includes the upcoming rehabilitation of 24 social housing units in the Bairro da Previdência and Bairro da Estacada areas.
The municipal council has awarded the contract for the construction of 64 affordable housing units in the village of Darque. Originally launched in 2023, the project was delayed due to challenges in land acquisition.
The Regional Government of the Azores has completed the final phase of the Nossa Senhora de Fátima neighborhood project in Terceira, handing over 26 new homes. The overall project, which cost 20 million euros, concludes the replacement of precarious prefabricated housing. Additionally, the government plans to re-launch a tender for 48 homes in Terra Chã next year and expects to deliver 92 homes in the Nascer do Sol neighborhood to families within November 2026.