A recent report reveals that over a third of properties owned by Portugal's Social Security system are lying vacant or unused, prompting concerns about asset management and potential waste of public resources.
More than one third of Social Security properties are vacant or unoccupied
Thursday, 29 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Local accommodation (alojamento local) means short-term tourist rentals—private apartments, houses or rooms rented for days or weeks—that must be registered and licensed with municipal authorities. Municipalities can suspend or cancel licences (Lisbon cancelled about 6,700 licences in early 2026), so travellers and hosts should check a listing's registration and local rules before booking or offering stays.
