A new governance model for social housing is needed, one that breaks away from the vicious social, financial and damaging management cycle. Opinion column by Miguel Almeida Cardoso.
A normal home for ordinary people
Monday, 19 January 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.
