Housing

Porta 65-Jovem Programme

Porta 65 Jovem is a financial support programme for young people aged 18 to 35 who rent a home as their permanent residence. The programme provides a monthly subsidy that covers part of the rent.

Affordable Housing and Housing Rights in Portugal

The Portuguese government has created a few schemes for affordable housing, particularly in the rental market. For instance, the Programa de Arrendamento Acessível (PAA) encourages owners to rent their property affordably in exchange for tax exemptions. On the other end of the scale, tenants can find a home compatible with their earnings. Students can also claim social housing, even if they don’t have personal income, as long as they can assign a person to cover their rent.

Temporary Housing

Non-emergency housing support programs

Lisbon has faced rising housing costs in recent years. In response, the municipality and national government have created several programs making housing more affordable for residents. Here's a breakdown of the key affordable housing initiatives available in Lisbon, including what they are, who is eligible, and how to apply.

Emergency House Support Apoio Domiciliário de Emergência

Emergency housing support is a service providing safe, temporary shelter and immediate assistance to individuals and families facing an unexpected crisis, displacement, or housing insecurity.