The EIB package will have a “strong emphasis on adapting existing buildings so that it is possible to make these social housing units available across the country as quickly as possible,” says the official.
EIB to strengthen support for social housing in Portugal
Thursday, 12 March 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Social housing (habitação social) is housing provided or subsidised by public authorities so low-income households can access affordable rent or ownership. The Madeira government is investing €4.2 million to build 27 social-housing units in Funchal, a local project that increases affordable supply and can reduce waiting lists; those seeking housing should be aware that eligibility normally requires legal residency and income below set thresholds.
