Affordable rent · RSAA
Affordable rent in Barrancos: RSAA rent ceilings
Under the RSAA, the monthly rent in Barrancos cannot exceed €280 for a T0, €392 for a T1, €504 for a T2 or €587 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: Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key figures
Monthly ceilings in Barrancos
The T2 ceiling ranks 102nd highest of 308 municipalities and 3rd of 14 in the Beja district. The same ceilings apply to Alandroal, Alpiarça, Alvaiázere, Alvito, Arouca, Calheta and 35 more.
- T0, maximum rent per month
- €280
- T1, maximum rent per month
- €392
- T2, maximum rent per month
- €504
- T3, maximum rent per month
- €587
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The ceilings
Rent ceilings by size in Barrancos
| Size | Ceiling | +10% parking | +10% class A or A+ | +20% both |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T0 | €280 | €308 | €308 | €336 |
| T1 | €392 | €431.20 | €431.20 | €470.40 |
| T2 | €504 | €554.40 | €554.40 | €604.80 |
| T3 | €587 | €645.70 | €645.70 | €704.40 |
| T4 | €671 | €738.10 | €738.10 | €805.20 |
| T5 | €755 | €830.50 | €830.50 | €906 |
Cumulative uplifts (art. 2(4)). Above T5, add €50 per bedroom beyond the fifth: a T6 has a ceiling of €805.
Looking for an affordable-rent home in Barrancos?
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 €392 for a T1, €504 for a T2.
IRS saved at the ceiling in Barrancos
A T2 in Barrancos let at the ceiling earns €6,048 a year. Outside the RSAA, IRS on that gross rent would reach €1,512 (25% rate) or €604.80 (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 | 280 | 3,360 | 840 | 336 | 0 |
| T1 | 392 | 4,704 | 1,176 | 470.40 | 0 |
| T2 | 504 | 6,048 | 1,512 | 604.80 | 0 |
| T3 | 587 | 7,044 | 1,761 | 704.40 | 0 |
| T4 | 671 | 8,052 | 2,013 | 805.20 | 0 |
| T5 | 755 | 9,060 | 2,265 | 906 | 0 |
Gross rent, no deductible expenses. Exemption: art. 6 of annex III. Rates: Landlord IRS in 2026.
Ceilings in the Beja district
Barrancos has the 3rd highest T2 ceiling of 14 municipalities in the Beja district. The highest is Aljustrel (€565) and the lowest is Moura (€392). The district median is €504: Barrancos is in line with the median.
| Municipality | T0 (€/month) | T1 (€/month) | T2 (€/month) | T3 (€/month) | T2 market, est. (€/month) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aljustrel | 339 | 434 | 565 | 695 | 670 | −16 % |
| Beja | 306 | 392 | 511 | 629 | 600 | −15 % |
| Alvito | 280 | 392 | 504 | 587 | – | – |
| Barrancos | 280 | 392 | 504 | 587 | – | – |
| Castro Verde | 280 | 392 | 504 | 587 | 515 | −2 % |
| Cuba | 280 | 392 | 504 | 587 | 305 | +65 % |
| Ferreira do Alentejo | 280 | 392 | 504 | 587 | 440 | +15 % |
| Mértola | 280 | 392 | 504 | 587 | – | – |
| Odemira | 285 | 392 | 504 | 587 | 585 | −14 % |
| Ourique | 280 | 392 | 504 | 587 | – | – |
| Serpa | 280 | 392 | 504 | 587 | 410 | +23 % |
| Vidigueira | 260 | 333 | 434 | 534 | 365 | +19 % |
| Almodôvar | 234 | 308 | 392 | 481 | 460 | −15 % |
| Moura | 224 | 308 | 392 | 475 | 405 | −3 % |
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 Barrancos
What is the maximum rent for a T2 in Barrancos under the RSAA?
€504 a month, the 102nd highest ceiling in the country. With private parking or an energy certificate of A or A+ it rises to €554.40; with both, to €604.80.
How does Barrancos compare with the other municipalities in the Beja district?
Barrancos has the 3rd highest T2 ceiling of 14 municipalities in the Beja district. The highest is Aljustrel (€565) and the lowest is Moura (€392). The district median is €504: Barrancos is in line with 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.