Government: Short term rentals news in Portugal

Evidence from Lisbon shows that bans on short-term lettings do not solve the housing cost crisis

Il Foglio26 Sept

“Cleaning” of short-term rental registrations led to changes in containment rules in Lisbon

Will the European Commission regulate short-term rentals in Santa Maria Maior?

The Affordable Housing Act will restrict the freedom to provide services and the right to private property. There are alternatives to these restrictions.

Committee of the Regions welcomes European law to curb short-term rentals and real estate businesses

The Committee of the Regions believes that the conditions are now in place to control short-term rentals and second homes in cities under housing pressure, reacting to the new Affordable Housing Act. For the body that brings together cities and regions of the European Union (EU) in Brussels, the legislation announced this Wednesday constitutes...

Rents in Lisbon have risen 103% in ten years and the European Commissioner calls for restraint on short-term holiday rentals

European Commissioner for Housing Dan Jørgensen highlighted Lisbon as a prime example of housing market pressure, noting that short-term rentals are a significant factor in the crisis. The European Commission has proposed a new framework allowing local authorities to limit short-term rentals in high-pressure areas, provided they can justify the restrictions with data. In Lisbon, Mayor Carlos Moedas has implemented new regulations to reduce density ratios for local accommodation, a move that has sparked debate among political parties regarding the balance between tourism and housing availability.

Brussels considers local accommodation 'part of the problem' in cities like Lisbon

The European Commissioner for Housing stated today that short-term rentals are 'part of the problem' regarding the European Union's housing crisis, highlighting the 'very worrying' situation in cities such as Lisbon, where rents have increased by 103% over 10 years.

New European proposal provides legal cover for governments and municipalities to limit short-term rentals and vacant homes

The European Commission is moving forward with the 'Affordable Housing Act'. The proposal opens the door to tougher measures to curb short-term rentals and vacant properties. In an interview with Expresso, the Commissioner for Housing acknowledges that it does not solve the entire problem, but believes it can help lower prices and even combat speculation.

EU to crack down on short-term rentals in bid to slash housing prices

The bloc's new Affordable Housing Act will give local and regional governments legal cover to curb tourist flats.

Porto: Regulation halts more short-term rentals in Sé, where the diocese wants to open an establishment

Municipal rules for short-term rentals establish a numerus clausus per parish that is already met in the Historic Centre. Exceptions are provided for, but the diocese will have to request a specific framework.

Municipalities may regulate local accommodation until the end of the year

The decree-law establishing an exceptional regime that extends until the end of the year the deadline for municipalities with more than one thousand local accommodation (AL) establishments to decide whether they wish to draft a regulation for the activity has been published in the Diário da República. According to the legislation, municipalities that have exceeded more...

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António José Seguro explores six properties for short-term rentals in Portugal's fourth-poorest municipality

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Brussels acknowledges that Portugal 'is among the countries most affected' by the housing crisis in the EU

European Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen visits Lisbon at the end of the week and acknowledges that Portugal 'is one of the countries most severely affected' by the European Union (EU) housing crisis, promising tools to control short-term rentals. 'Part of the visit will focus on housing. There is no doubt that Portugal is a ...'

Brussels acknowledges that Portugal is among the EU countries most affected by the housing crisis

The European Commissioner for Housing, Dan Jørgensen, visits Lisbon at the end of the week and acknowledges that Portugal “is one of the countries hardest hit” by the European Union's housing crisis, promising measures to regulate short-term rentals.

Funchal City Council considers raising tourist tax

The mayor explained the aim is to adjust and update the document that sets a payment of two euros per night, for a maximum of seven nights, with an exemption for children up to 12 years old.

Vera Gouveia Barros: "The effect of limiting short‑term rentals on prices existed, but was almost negligible"

In a context of housing access crisis and with construction approvals slowing again, doubts are growing about the sector's ability to put more homes on the market. Between announced incentives and obstacles on the ground, measures do not always translate into more supply. Vera Gouveia Barros helps explain what is holding the sector back. Listen to the podcast here.

EU unveils first-ever plan to combat housing crisis, rein in short-term rentals

The Commission's first-ever Affordable Housing Plan also frees up public cash and slashes red tape to build new houses.

EU to define real estate pressure areas to limit short-term rents

In 2026, the European Commission will present a legislative proposal on short-term rentals, in which it will define areas with real estate pressure to limit this type of accommodation – The post EU to define real estate pressure areas to limit short-term rents appeared first on Portugal Resident.

European Commission defines areas under real estate pressure to limit short-term rentals

The European Commission will present a legislative proposal on short-term rentals in 2026, which will define areas under real estate pressure to limit local accommodation, aiming to prevent local residents from being 'expelled' from their homes.

More rules for holiday accommodation, simplification in construction, and increased investment: what are the EU's plans for housing?

The new European housing package aims to provide member states with tools to limit short-term tourist accommodation, streamline construction processes, and create a specific platform for housing investment.

Brussels proposes limits on short-term rentals to promote affordable housing

The European Commission will propose on Tuesday a relaxation of EU state aid rules and limits on short-term rentals to promote access to affordable housing within the community, with Lisbon being one of the most pressured cities. Due to the severe housing crisis in the European Union (EU), the European Commission will present a Plan ...

EC to help relieve housing pressure

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Government proposal allows tax discounts for short-term rentals

If approved without changes, the proposal presented by the Government will allow a taxation of 10% on income obtained from rents up to 2300 euros, even if the contracts are short-term.