European institutions in Brussels acknowledged that Portugal is among the EU member states most affected by the ongoing housing crisis, signalling significant challenges around housing affordability and supply.
Brussels admits Portugal 'is among the EU countries most affected' by the housing crisis
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.
