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Lisbon Cuts Property Tax on Primary Homes Starting 2027
Lisbon residents who own their primary homes will face a lower municipal property tax bill from 2027 under the revised rate set in the 2026 budget update.
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NATO Missile Project Awards Lisbon 40 Percent of National Procurement Funds
Lisbon receives 40 percent of the national procurement funds under the new law, directing work to Alfragide and Belem while Porto gets 30 percent for northern sites.
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Lisbon Council Restricts Short-Term Rentals in Residential Neighborhoods
The July 9 vote restricts new tourist licences in neighbourhoods such as Alfama and Mouraria, directing more units toward long-term local rentals.
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New Law Caps Lisbon Rents at 3% Annually for 85,000 Tenants
The measure limits annual rent rises to 3 percent for existing contracts in Lisbon starting January 2027, according to the legislation passed by the Assembly of the Republic.
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Portugal's New Housing Law Reshapes Lisbon Rents-Tenant Relief Still Uncertain
Federal legislation passed in late June aims to cool the capital's overheated rental market, yet implementation challenges leave residents uncertain about real relief.