Lisbon government allocates funds to soundproof 3,600 homes from airplane noise

The Portuguese government launched the Programa Menos Ruído to improve acoustic insulation in homes affected by airport noise in the municipalities of Almada, Lisboa, Loures, and Vila Franca de Xira.

The initiative uses 10 million euros to upgrade windows, frames, and shutter boxes in residential buildings identified as being in critical noise zones. In the city of Lisboa, the local government will provide support for approximately 3,600 homes.

These properties are part of a larger group of 100,000 homes listed on the city's noise map that are eligible for the program. The city council plans to use the available funds to assist as many households as possible despite the limited budget. The program includes a social support mechanism where low-income residents receive a 20% increase in funding. These residents receive 80% of their support upfront before starting work and the remaining 20% after the installation is verified.

The Câmara de Lisboa has requested more funding from the government for 2027 to continue the project.