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Affordable rent in Alcoutim: RSAA rent ceilings
Under the RSAA, the monthly rent in Alcoutim cannot exceed €488 for a T0, €625 for a T1, €814 for a T2 or €1,002 for a T3. In return, the rent is exempt from IRS.
- Official source: Diário da República
- Portaria n.º 454/2026/1
- Data of 22 October 2026
Photo: Tagido · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Key figures
Monthly ceilings in Alcoutim
The T2 ceiling ranks 31st highest of 308 municipalities and 7th of 16 in the Faro district.
- T0, maximum rent per month
- €488
- T1, maximum rent per month
- €625
- T2, maximum rent per month
- €814
- T3, maximum rent per month
- €1,002
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The ceilings
Rent ceilings by size in Alcoutim
| Size | Ceiling | +10% parking | +10% class A or A+ | +20% both |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T0 | €488 | €536.80 | €536.80 | €585.60 |
| T1 | €625 | €687.50 | €687.50 | €750 |
| T2 | €814 | €895.40 | €895.40 | €976.80 |
| T3 | €1,002 | €1,102.20 | €1,102.20 | €1,202.40 |
| T4 | €1,097 | €1,206.70 | €1,206.70 | €1,316.40 |
| T5 | €1,285 | €1,413.50 | €1,413.50 | €1,542 |
Cumulative uplifts (art. 2(4)). Above T5, add €75 per bedroom beyond the fifth: a T6 has a ceiling of €1,360.
Looking for an affordable-rent home in Alcoutim?
Ask the landlord whether the lease will be in the RSAA (they file it with the IHRU, art. 6) and check the advert: up to €625 for a T1, €814 for a T2.
IRS saved at the ceiling in Alcoutim
A T2 in Alcoutim let at the ceiling earns €9,768 a year. Outside the RSAA, IRS on that gross rent would reach €2,442 (25% rate) or €976.80 (10% rate, for rents up to €2,300 a month). Under the RSAA, the tax is €0.
| Size | Rent at the ceiling (€/month) | Rent per year (€) | IRS at 25% (€/year) | IRS at 10% (€/year) | IRS under the RSAA (€/year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T0 | 488 | 5,856 | 1,464 | 585.60 | 0 |
| T1 | 625 | 7,500 | 1,875 | 750 | 0 |
| T2 | 814 | 9,768 | 2,442 | 976.80 | 0 |
| T3 | 1,002 | 12,024 | 3,006 | 1,202.40 | 0 |
| T4 | 1,097 | 13,164 | 3,291 | 1,316.40 | 0 |
| T5 | 1,285 | 15,420 | 3,855 | 1,542 | 0 |
Gross rent, no deductible expenses. Exemption: art. 6 of annex III. Rates: Landlord IRS in 2026.
Ceilings in the Faro district
Alcoutim has the 7th highest T2 ceiling of 16 municipalities in the Faro district. The highest is Albufeira (€923) and the lowest is São Brás de Alportel (€526). The district median is €752.50: Alcoutim is 8% above the median.
| Municipality | T0 (€/month) | T1 (€/month) | T2 (€/month) | T3 (€/month) | T2 market, est. (€/month) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albufeira | 554 | 709 | 923 | 1,136 | 925 | 0 % |
| Loulé | 550 | 704 | 917 | 1,129 | 965 | −5 % |
| Lagos | 547 | 701 | 912 | 1,123 | 1,000 | −9 % |
| Portimão | 530 | 679 | 883 | 1,088 | 920 | −4 % |
| Tavira | 521 | 671 | 868 | 1,069 | 910 | −5 % |
| Vila Real de Santo António | 448 | 671 | 866 | 1,034 | 770 | +12 % |
| Alcoutim | 488 | 625 | 814 | 1,002 | – | – |
| Lagoa | 456 | 584 | 760 | 936 | 760 | 0 % |
| Faro | 447 | 572 | 745 | 917 | 780 | −4 % |
| Silves | 444 | 568 | 739 | 911 | 750 | −1 % |
| Vila do Bispo | 421 | 539 | 701 | 864 | 720 | −3 % |
| Aljezur | 384 | 531 | 671 | 788 | 630 | +7 % |
| Castro Marim | 378 | 531 | 671 | 784 | 695 | −3 % |
| Monchique | 364 | 531 | 671 | 784 | 605 | +11 % |
| Olhão | 394 | 531 | 671 | 810 | 685 | −2 % |
| São Brás de Alportel | 316 | 404 | 526 | 648 | 580 | −9 % |
From the highest T2 ceiling to the lowest. Market: Aluseg estimate from INE data; – = no data.
Rent under the RSAA with everything in order
Lease, Tax Authority and rent receipts in a free account.
FAQ: affordable rent in Alcoutim
What is the maximum rent for a T2 in Alcoutim under the RSAA?
€814 a month, the 31st highest ceiling in the country. With private parking or an energy certificate of A or A+ it rises to €895.40; with both, to €976.80.
How does Alcoutim compare with the other municipalities in the Faro district?
Alcoutim has the 7th highest T2 ceiling of 16 municipalities in the Faro district. The highest is Albufeira (€923) and the lowest is São Brás de Alportel (€526). The district median is €752.50: Alcoutim is 8% above the median.
How do I get the IRS exemption?
Report the lease to the Tax Authority and file it with the IHRU by 15 January of the following year. See the RSAA guide.
What if the rent goes over the ceiling?
The exemption is lost from the breach and the tax is settled with compensatory interest (art. 7 of annex III).
Sources and methodology
Source: Portaria n.º 454/2026/1, de 13 de outubro (PDF) and Decree-Law 97/2026, annex III, read on 22 October 2026. Uplifts calculated by us (art. 2(4)). For information only, not legal or tax advice.