Housing
T0s at 785 euros in Lisbon and 652 euros in Porto guarantee tax incentives for landlords
The government has defined maximum rent limits by property size and municipality under the 'Regime Simplificado de Arrendamento Acessível'. Landlords who set rents at or below these caps—which are pegged to 80% of local median rents, with adjustments for energy efficiency and parking—qualify for exemptions from IRS, IRC, IMI, and IMT. The new regulation takes effect tomorrow, October 14, 2026.
Why it mattersIf you are a tenant looking for housing, these caps are intended to increase the supply of lower-cost rental units across Portugal, though their practical impact on market availability will depend on whether landlords choose to participate to access the tax breaks.
