Portugal sets maximum rent values under new affordable housing program
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The Portuguese government established maximum rent values for affordable housing units across the country, ranging from 224 to 2,066 euros per month.
These limits apply under the Simplified Affordable Rental Regime (RSAA), a new program designed to increase the availability of rental properties at reduced prices. The RSAA replaces the previous Support Program for Renters and aims to reduce bureaucracy for landlords.
Rent prices will vary based on the size of the property, with a T0 (studio apartment) in municipalities like Aguiar da Beira costing no more than 224 euros, while a T5 (five-bedroom apartment) in Lisbon will be capped at 2,066 euros, with an additional 150 euros charged for each extra bedroom.
The government calculated these maximums by considering the number of bedrooms, the median income of each region based on data from the National Statistics Institute, and whether the property has private parking and an energy efficiency class of A or higher. The RSAA, part of the larger “Construct Portugal” housing program, officially began on September 1, 2026, replacing the prior Affordable Rental Program. Simultaneously, the government introduced Investment Contracts for Rent (CIA) for larger-scale rental investments.
Existing rental contracts under the old program will continue to receive previously granted tax benefits, ensuring a smooth transition for both landlords and renters. Landlords can register for the RSAA through the Institute of Housing and Urban Rehabilitation, which will then inform the Tax Authority to grant tax exemptions.
