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🇵🇹 Rent Increase Laws in Portugal

How much can a landlord raise rent in Portugal? The short answer: 6% hard cap, with 120 days notice required. Here's the full breakdown of Portugal's rent increase rules for 2026.

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📊 Portugal rent increase rules at a glance

Maximum rent increase6% hard cap
Benchmark / indexCoeficiente de atualização
Notice required120 days
How often increases are allowedOnce every 12 months
Rent controlYes

ℹ️ Values are approximate. Always verify with official sources before applying increases. (Data: 2025-Q4.)

📖 How rent increases work in Portugal

Annual rent increase capped at 6% for 2025. 120 days written notice required.

⚖️ Legal basis

Lei 56/2023

📌 Good to know

Cap raised to 6% for 2025 (was 2% in 2023). Check INE annually for updated coefficient.

💡 RentFlow tip: Before you raise the rent in Portugal, RentFlow checks your proposed increase against the local limit (6% hard cap) and the required notice period — so every increase stays compliant and on time.

Portugal rent increase FAQ

How much can a landlord raise rent in Portugal?

In Portugal, the rent increase limit is: 6% hard cap. Annual rent increase capped at 6% for 2025. 120 days written notice required.

How much notice must a landlord give for a rent increase in Portugal?

Portugal requires 120 days written notice before a rent increase takes effect. Increases are generally allowed once every 12 months.

Is there rent control in Portugal?

Yes — Portugal has rent control measures. Cap raised to 6% for 2025 (was 2% in 2023). Check INE annually for updated coefficient.

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