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Tender for allocation of 11 serviced plots in São Jorge open
Public tender open for allocation of 18 serviced plots in Ribeirinha, Ribeira Grande municipality
Execução das infraestruturas no Loteamento da Galega vai permitir a construção de novas moradias T3 em Vila Franca do Campo
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The Regional Directorate for Housing (DRH) is the entity entrusted with the study, coordination, supervision and implementation of housing actions in accordance with the Regional Government's goals and in close collaboration with local authorities, public utility institutions, private entities or cooperatives, with a view to creating better housing conditions for the population.
It is the responsibility of the DRH to:
- Study, propose and implement housing policy measures for the Region;
- Propose uses for land classified as suitable for urban development and arrange for its acquisition;
- Study and propose measures aimed at restructuring the housing sector in the Region to meet its needs;
- Collaborate with any entity that may contribute to the implementation of the housing policy defined by the Regional Government on a permanent or temporary basis, especially with municipalities, voluntary organisations and non-profit associations, to which it may provide technical support or other types of support to be defined;
- Promote, in conjunction with other services, the study of housing legislation, with a view to drawing up concrete legislative proposals.
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March 31, 2025
Tender for allocation of 11 serviced plots in São Jorge open
The application period for the allocation of 11 serviced plots in the parish of Urzelina, municipality of Velas, São Jorge Island, is open until April 30. The Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment promoted this tender, through the Regional Directorate for Housing. The plots are intended for building single-family houses, with a gross construction area between 176 m2 and 386 m2, and will be granted under title retention and without a project. Allocations will be made by drawing lots among the first 11 applicants ranked according to the criteria established in the tender regulations. The square metre cost of serviced plots was set at €48.50, with the actual cost to be borne by beneficiaries, as determined according to the household gross monthly income per capita. This measure seeks to promote greater social justice and enhance financial accessibility for families in the Azores. According to Announcement no.174/2025 of March 31, 2025, published in the Official Journal, applications will be scored with an increase for young candidates. This will also allow the plot beneficiaries to access support for self-construction, reducing housing building costs. The to be allocated under this tender are located at Travessa dos Casteletes. The application form is available at portal.azores.gov.pt and can be submitted at the Regional Directorate for Housing Services or the RIAC offices. The Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, stressed that this measure reflects the Regional Government's commitment to effective public policies to provide adequate and affordable housing for Azorean residents. "This tender underlines this Government's priority to create the conditions for Azoreans, especially young people, to build their lives in the Region, promoting territorial cohesion and the establishment of populations," she said. According to the Regional Secretary, the Regional Government is investing in the qualification and improvement of the territory, complementing the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). This "ensures more opportunities for families to settle and boosts the construction sector, which is fundamental to the regional economy." "With this measure, we are taking another step towards guaranteeing sustainable development and an inclusive housing policy that responds to the real needs of the population. This tender confirms our commitment and the sustained work we have been doing," she concluded.
February 11, 2025
Public tender open for allocation of 18 serviced plots in Ribeirinha, Ribeira Grande municipality
The application period for the allocation, subject to title retention, of 18 serviced plots, through a public tender, in the parish of Ribeirinha, municipality of Ribeira Grande, São Miguel Island, is open until February 28, as announced by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Regional Directorate for Housing. The plots covering an area of 200m² each are intended for the construction of three-bedroom individual dwellings, with a gross construction area of 112m², granted under title retention and without a project. Allocations will be made by drawing lots among the first 18 applicants ranked according to the criteria defined in the tender regulations. The cost of the square metre of serviced plots was set at €125.00, with the actual cost to be borne by beneficiaries, as determined according to the household gross monthly income per capita. This measure aims to guarantee conditions of greater social justice and financial accessibility for Azorean families. According to Announcement no. 27/2025 of January 28, 2025, published in the Official Journal, applications will be scored with an increase for young candidates. This will also allow the plot beneficiaries to access support for self-construction, reducing housing building costs. The plots to be transferred under this tender are located at Rua do Jogo. The application form is available at portal.azores.gov.pt and can be submitted at the Regional Directorate for Housing services or at the RIAC offices. The Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, emphasised that this measure is part of the Regional Government's strategy to guarantee more and better access to housing, within the scope of the Recovery and Resilience Plan, which provides for the allocation of 145 serviced plots in the Region by June 2026. "This tender falls within the Regional Government's strategy to promote the settlement of population in the Azores, supporting young people in building their future and boosting the local economy. With the Recovery and Resilience Plan, we are ensuring that a growing number of serviced plots are provided in the Region, guaranteeing more opportunities for access to housing, reinforcing support for Azorean families and ensuring decent and affordable housing solutions," stressed Maria João Carreiro.