The opposition praises the increase in investment in the municipal housing company, which has risen by 520% over the last four years. However, they point to the aid from the PRR and note that there are buildings lacking minimum safety standards.
Gebalis has record investment but PS sees superficial works
Friday, 24 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Public housing (in Portuguese, habitação pública) is housing provided or subsidised by the state or municipalities to make rent or ownership affordable for low‑ and middle‑income households. Requiring developers to transfer land to municipalities frees space for new public housing projects, which can increase supply and ease rental pressure in cities — something those seeking long‑term housing should watch.
