From IUC to AIMI: See the tax obligations for February here

Young people with IMT exemption bought more than 41,000 homes in 2025

More than 61,000 young people bought a home under the tax exemption last year, at an average price of over €205,000, according to data from the Ministry of Finance.

Accountants warn 6% VAT on construction is not viable

Tax authority demanded €62 million in IMI from dam concessionaires but they paid only 3%

The tax authority demanded €62 million in IMI (municipal property tax) from dam concessionaires, but the State collected only 3% of the amount because the remaining assessments are being contested in court, the institution's director said today.

Building Portugal at 6 (%) VAT rate – The Three King’s Gift?

Home Property Building Portugal at 6 (%) VAT rate – The Three King’s Gift? Building Portugal at 6 (%) VAT rate – The Three King’s Gift? Embracing the Christmas season’s spirit of giving, the Portuguese Government submitted, on 2nd December the, Proposal No.

The Portugal News16 Jan

OECD calls for higher IMI and limits on capital gains to tackle the housing crisis

Raising IMI, limits on the taxation of capital gains from the sale of homes, and higher taxation of 'underused' or vacant dwellings in 'high‑demand areas' are the main recommendations of an OECD study published today.

What is rising in price in Portugal in 2026?

Home News What is rising in price in Portugal in 2026? What is rising in price in Portugal in 2026? From property tax rates to the cost of essential foods and services – see what is rising in price in Portugal in 2026.

The Portugal News31 Dec

You could be paying too much IMI and have only a few days to save

If you want to reduce next year’s IMI, you’ll need to act (very) quickly. You have only a few days to submit the request. Find out how to do it in this episode of the Contas-Poupança podcast.

Portugal property taxes to fall

Home News Portugal property taxes to fall Portugal property taxes to fall The price per square meter for IMI property tax purposes and the fiscal valuation of properties will fall to €570 in 2026, a drop that puts an end to three years of maintaining this value.

The Portugal News28 Dec

Construction value taken into account for IMI rises to €570 in 2026

This is the first time the average construction value has risen since 2023.

17:00 — Value used to calculate IMI rises in 2026

At 17:00: The value used to calculate the municipal property tax (IMI) will increase in 2026.

IMI on new, modified and revalued homes increases

The IMI on new homes, reconstructions and revaluations will increase. This results from a rise in the average construction cost per square metre, published in the Diário da República.

All of Lisbon Remains an Urban Pressure Zone

The classification of the entire city territory as an Urban Pressure Zone (ZPU) has been extended for another year, with only the Chega party voting against it. The measure penalises vacant buildings with an increased property tax rate (IMI).

Gondomar City Council approves 2.5% reduction in IMI for 2026

The Socialist-majority Gondomar City Council approved on Tuesday, with abstentions from PSD/IL and Chega, a 2.5% reduction in the Municipal Property Tax (IMI) in the budget to be presented for 2026, the municipality reported. In this context, the rate applicable to urban properties located in the urban parishes – Baguim do Monte, Fânzeres and ...

Increased IMT for foreigners between the "populist" and the "illegal"

Properties above 1.28 million are already facing an IMT of 7.5%, whether the buyers are Portuguese or foreign, tax experts remind us. In the medium term, the measure is expected to end up in the Court of Justice of the European Union, they believe.

Will we (really) pay less taxes in 2026?

Tax expert Nuno Oliveira Garcia analyses the final version of the State Budget for 2026 and explains whether taxpayers will save or pay more in income tax, property tax, and capital gains tax on inheritances.

Last IMI payment can be made until Tuesday

The final payment for the Municipal Property Tax (IMI) is due by Tuesday.

Final IMI payment can be made until Tuesday

The deadline for paying the final instalment of the Municipal Property Tax (IMI) exceeding 100 euros is until Tuesday, as it is the first working day after the official deadline of 30 November, the Ministry of Finance reported on Monday. The IMI bill is automatically divided into two or three payments...

Press Review. Families save 345 million on property tax and VAT cut on construction may violate European law

A review of the press highlights that families have saved 345 million euros on property tax (IMI), while the proposed VAT reduction for the construction sector could potentially breach European legislation.

Families saved 345 million euros in property tax

Families have managed to save a total of 345 million euros in property tax (IMI) this year.

Deadline to pay the last IMI instalment ends on Sunday

The IMI 'bill' is automatically divided into two or three payments depending on whether its value is between 100 and 500 euros or exceeds 500 euros.

Deadline to pay the last IMI instalment ends this Sunday

The IMI bill is automatically divided into two or three payments depending on whether its value is between 100 and 500 euros or exceeds 500 euros.

Deadline to pay the last instalment of the IMI ends today

This Sunday marks the deadline for paying the last instalment of the Municipal Property Tax for taxpayers who pay in two or three instalments.