Affordable rent · RSAA
Affordable rent in Alijó: RSAA rent ceilings
Under the RSAA, the monthly rent in Alijó cannot exceed €224 for a T0, €308 for a T1, €392 for a T2 or €475 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: Daniel VILLAFRUELA. · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key figures
Monthly ceilings in Alijó
The T2 ceiling ranks 199th highest of 308 municipalities and 4th of 14 in the Vila Real district. The same ceilings apply to Aguiar da Beira, Alcanena, Alfândega da Fé, Almeida, Alter do Chão, Amarante and 90 more.
- T0, maximum rent per month
- €224
- T1, maximum rent per month
- €308
- T2, maximum rent per month
- €392
- T3, maximum rent per month
- €475
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The ceilings
Rent ceilings by size in Alijó
| Size | Ceiling | +10% parking | +10% class A or A+ | +20% both |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T0 | €224 | €246.40 | €246.40 | €268.80 |
| T1 | €308 | €338.80 | €338.80 | €369.60 |
| T2 | €392 | €431.20 | €431.20 | €470.40 |
| T3 | €475 | €522.50 | €522.50 | €570 |
| T4 | €531 | €584.10 | €584.10 | €637.20 |
| T5 | €587 | €645.70 | €645.70 | €704.40 |
Cumulative uplifts (art. 2(4)). Above T5, add €50 per bedroom beyond the fifth: a T6 has a ceiling of €637.
The ceiling against the Alijó market
The T2 ceiling (€392) is 38% above the market estimate: a typical T2 fits under the ceiling, with €107 to spare. The quartiles of the T2 estimate run from €210 to €385: the ceiling sits above the 3rd quartile.
| Size | RSAA ceiling (€/month) | Market est. (€/month) | Difference | Ceiling (€/m²) | Market (€/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 · 48 m² | 308 | 215 | +43 % | 6.42 | 4.48 |
| T2 · 85 m² | 392 | 285 | +38 % | 4.61 | 3.35 |
| T3 · 115 m² | 475 | 315 | +51 % | 4.13 | 2.74 |
| T4+ · 145 m² | 531 | 315 | +69 % | 3.66 | 2.17 |
Aluseg estimate, not an official figure: INE median of €3.16/m² (2025, 38 new leases (a small sample: the median moves easily)) × INE size ratio for Douro × reference floor area. See the Alijó rental market.
The ceiling against income in Alijó
A person on the median income in Alijó receives €811 a month after income tax (INE, 2024). The T2 ceiling (€392) takes 48 % of that income, against 35 % for the market rent (€285). For a couple on two median incomes, 24 % against 18 %.
Income per person after income tax, not household income: see how we read this number.
Looking for an affordable-rent home in Alijó?
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 €308 for a T1, €392 for a T2.
IRS saved at the ceiling in Alijó
A T2 in Alijó let at the ceiling earns €4,704 a year. Outside the RSAA, IRS on that gross rent would reach €1,176 (25% rate) or €470.40 (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 | 224 | 2,688 | 672 | 268.80 | 0 |
| T1 | 308 | 3,696 | 924 | 369.60 | 0 |
| T2 | 392 | 4,704 | 1,176 | 470.40 | 0 |
| T3 | 475 | 5,700 | 1,425 | 570 | 0 |
| T4 | 531 | 6,372 | 1,593 | 637.20 | 0 |
| T5 | 587 | 7,044 | 1,761 | 704.40 | 0 |
Gross rent, no deductible expenses. Exemption: art. 6 of annex III. Rates: Landlord IRS in 2026.
Ceilings in the Vila Real district
Alijó has the 4th highest T2 ceiling of 14 municipalities in the Vila Real district. The highest is Vila Real (€504) and the lowest is Vila Pouca de Aguiar (€392). The district median is €392: Alijó is in line with the median.
| Municipality | T0 (€/month) | T1 (€/month) | T2 (€/month) | T3 (€/month) | T2 market, est. (€/month) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vila Real | 280 | 392 | 504 | 587 | 530 | −5 % |
| Mondim de Basto | 280 | 359 | 467 | 575 | 345 | +35 % |
| Chaves | 242 | 310 | 403 | 496 | 420 | −4 % |
| Alijó | 224 | 308 | 392 | 475 | 285 | +38 % |
| Boticas | 224 | 308 | 392 | 475 | – | – |
| Mesão Frio | 224 | 308 | 392 | 475 | – | – |
| Montalegre | 224 | 308 | 392 | 475 | – | – |
| Murça | 224 | 308 | 392 | 475 | – | – |
| Peso da Régua | 224 | 308 | 392 | 475 | 435 | −10 % |
| Ribeira de Pena | 224 | 308 | 392 | 475 | – | – |
| Sabrosa | 224 | 308 | 392 | 475 | – | – |
| Santa Marta de Penaguião | 224 | 308 | 392 | 475 | – | – |
| Valpaços | 224 | 308 | 392 | 475 | 285 | +38 % |
| Vila Pouca de Aguiar | 224 | 308 | 392 | 475 | 305 | +29 % |
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 Alijó
What is the maximum rent for a T2 in Alijó under the RSAA?
€392 a month, the 199th highest ceiling in the country. With private parking or an energy certificate of A or A+ it rises to €431.20; with both, to €470.40.
Is the T2 ceiling in Alijó above or below the market rent?
It is 38% above the Aluseg estimate for an 85 m² T2, about €285 a month (INE, 2025).
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.