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Affordable rent in Terras de Bouro: RSAA rent ceilings
Under the RSAA, the monthly rent in Terras de Bouro cannot exceed €364 for a T0, €466 for a T1, €606 for a T2 or €747 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: Vitor107~commonswiki · CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons
Key figures
Monthly ceilings in Terras de Bouro
The T2 ceiling ranks 69th highest of 308 municipalities and 2nd of 14 in the Braga district.
- T0, maximum rent per month
- €364
- T1, maximum rent per month
- €466
- T2, maximum rent per month
- €606
- T3, maximum rent per month
- €747
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The ceilings
Rent ceilings by size in Terras de Bouro
| Size | Ceiling | +10% parking | +10% class A or A+ | +20% both |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T0 | €364 | €400.40 | €400.40 | €436.80 |
| T1 | €466 | €512.60 | €512.60 | €559.20 |
| T2 | €606 | €666.60 | €666.60 | €727.20 |
| T3 | €747 | €821.70 | €821.70 | €896.40 |
| T4 | €817 | €898.70 | €898.70 | €980.40 |
| T5 | €958 | €1,053.80 | €1,053.80 | €1,149.60 |
Cumulative uplifts (art. 2(4)). Above T5, add €50 per bedroom beyond the fifth: a T6 has a ceiling of €1,008.
Looking for an affordable-rent home in Terras de Bouro?
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 €466 for a T1, €606 for a T2.
IRS saved at the ceiling in Terras de Bouro
A T2 in Terras de Bouro let at the ceiling earns €7,272 a year. Outside the RSAA, IRS on that gross rent would reach €1,818 (25% rate) or €727.20 (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 | 364 | 4,368 | 1,092 | 436.80 | 0 |
| T1 | 466 | 5,592 | 1,398 | 559.20 | 0 |
| T2 | 606 | 7,272 | 1,818 | 727.20 | 0 |
| T3 | 747 | 8,964 | 2,241 | 896.40 | 0 |
| T4 | 817 | 9,804 | 2,451 | 980.40 | 0 |
| T5 | 958 | 11,496 | 2,874 | 1,149.60 | 0 |
Gross rent, no deductible expenses. Exemption: art. 6 of annex III. Rates: Landlord IRS in 2026.
Ceilings in the Braga district
Terras de Bouro has the 2nd highest T2 ceiling of 14 municipalities in the Braga district. The highest is Braga (€671) and the lowest is Póvoa de Lanhoso (€392). The district median is €461: Terras de Bouro is 31% above the median.
| Municipality | T0 (€/month) | T1 (€/month) | T2 (€/month) | T3 (€/month) | T2 market, est. (€/month) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braga | 391 | 531 | 671 | 802 | 700 | −4 % |
| Terras de Bouro | 364 | 466 | 606 | 747 | – | – |
| Esposende | 348 | 446 | 581 | 715 | 630 | −8 % |
| Vila Nova de Famalicão | 311 | 398 | 518 | 638 | 585 | −11 % |
| Guimarães | 303 | 392 | 505 | 622 | 540 | −6 % |
| Barcelos | 298 | 392 | 504 | 612 | 550 | −8 % |
| Amares | 282 | 361 | 470 | 578 | 510 | −8 % |
| Vila Verde | 271 | 347 | 452 | 557 | 495 | −9 % |
| Vieira do Minho | 266 | 340 | 443 | 546 | 465 | −5 % |
| Vizela | 266 | 340 | 443 | 546 | 465 | −5 % |
| Cabeceiras de Basto | 224 | 308 | 392 | 475 | 330 | +19 % |
| Celorico de Basto | 224 | 308 | 392 | 475 | 320 | +23 % |
| Fafe | 224 | 308 | 392 | 475 | 400 | −2 % |
| Póvoa de Lanhoso | 228 | 308 | 392 | 475 | 395 | −1 % |
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 Terras de Bouro
What is the maximum rent for a T2 in Terras de Bouro under the RSAA?
€606 a month, the 69th highest ceiling in the country. With private parking or an energy certificate of A or A+ it rises to €666.60; with both, to €727.20.
How does Terras de Bouro compare with the other municipalities in the Braga district?
Terras de Bouro has the 2nd highest T2 ceiling of 14 municipalities in the Braga district. The highest is Braga (€671) and the lowest is Póvoa de Lanhoso (€392). The district median is €461: Terras de Bouro is 31% 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.