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Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Public tender opened for the allocation of 12 apartments on lease with purchase option in Maia, São Miguel Island
Public tender opened for the allocation of 12 apartments on lease with purchase option in Maia, São Miguel Island
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Maria João Carreiro launches works contract to service 36 plots for transfer in Capelas, São Miguel
Maria João Carreiro launches works contract to service 36 plots for transfer in Capelas, São Miguel
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Regional Government opens public tender for allocation of 12 new apartments in São Pedro Neighbourhood, Ribeira Grande, on March 2
Regional Government opens public tender for allocation of 12 new apartments in São Pedro Neighbourhood, Ribeira Grande, on March 2
March 2, 2026
Public tender opened for the allocation of 12 apartments on lease with purchase option in Maia, São Miguel Island
February 20, 2026
Maria João Carreiro launches works contract to service 36 plots for transfer in Capelas, São Miguel
February 16, 2026
Regional Government opens public tender for allocation of 12 new apartments in São Pedro Neighbourhood, Ribeira Grande, on March 2
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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.
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- 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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Nota de Imprensa
March 2, 2026
Public tender opened for the allocation of 12 apartments on lease with purchase option in Maia, São Miguel Island
The public tender for the allocation of 12 new apartments in the São Pedro Neighbourhood in the parish of Maia, municipality of Ribeira Grande, São Miguel Island, is now open. These housing units were built by the Regional Government under the RRP, representing an investment of over €2.2 million. Under the terms of the Order issued by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, published in the Official Journal of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, the application period runs from today, March 2, until March 27 (inclusive). The new apartments comprise six two-bedroom and six three-bedroom units. They are intended for permanent residence by applicants and their families, and will be allocated on a lease with purchase option scheme. The purchase option can be exercised by the tenant one year after signing the lease agreement. Applications must be submitted by completing the appropriate form, available on the Regional Directorate for Housing (DRH) website at https://portal.azores.gov.pt/web/drh/concursos, accompanied by the documents listed in Article 7 of the Regulations on the Lease with Purchase Option Scheme, and delivered in one of the following formats: DRH Services, located at Rua Dr. João Francisco de Sousa, no. 30, 9500-187 Ponta Delgada; RIAC - Integrated Citizen Support Network Offices; Registered post with acknowledgement of receipt to the Regional Housing Directorate, located at Rua Dr. João Francisco de Sousa, n.º 30, 9500-187 Ponta Delgada; DRH email address - [email protected]. The Regulations, which contain all the information about the procedures and conditions for accessing and allocating housing, are available for consultation on the DRH website. Any requests for clarification on the understanding and interpretation of the Regulations should be addressed to the president of the jury and submitted by the interested parties in writing to the DRH Services in Ponta Delgada. Alternatively, they should be sent to the email address [email protected] no later than March 13, 2026. Requests will be answered within a maximum of three working days from the date on which they are received.
March 2, 2026
Public tender opened for the allocation of 12 apartments on lease with purchase option in Maia, São Miguel Island
The public tender for the allocation of 12 new apartments in the São Pedro Neighbourhood in the parish of Maia, municipality of Ribeira Grande, São Miguel Island, is now open. These housing units were built by the Regional Government under the RRP, representing an investment of over €2.2 million. Under the terms of the Order issued by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, published in the Official Journal of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, the application period runs from today, March 2, until March 27 (inclusive). The new apartments comprise six two-bedroom and six three-bedroom units. They are intended for permanent residence by applicants and their families, and will be allocated on a lease with purchase option scheme. The purchase option can be exercised by the tenant one year after signing the lease agreement. Applications must be submitted by completing the appropriate form, available on the Regional Directorate for Housing (DRH) website at https://portal.azores.gov.pt/web/drh/concursos, accompanied by the documents listed in Article 7 of the Regulations on the Lease with Purchase Option Scheme, and delivered in one of the following formats: DRH Services, located at Rua Dr. João Francisco de Sousa, no. 30, 9500-187 Ponta Delgada; RIAC - Integrated Citizen Support Network Offices; Registered post with acknowledgement of receipt to the Regional Housing Directorate, located at Rua Dr. João Francisco de Sousa, n.º 30, 9500-187 Ponta Delgada; DRH email address - [email protected]. The Regulations, which contain all the information about the procedures and conditions for accessing and allocating housing, are available for consultation on the DRH website. Any requests for clarification on the understanding and interpretation of the Regulations should be addressed to the president of the jury and submitted by the interested parties in writing to the DRH Services in Ponta Delgada. Alternatively, they should be sent to the email address [email protected] no later than March 13, 2026. Requests will be answered within a maximum of three working days from the date on which they are received.
Nota de Imprensa
February 20, 2026
Maria João Carreiro launches works contract to service 36 plots for transfer in Capelas, São Miguel
The Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, laid today the first stone for the servicing of 36 plots in the Nossa Senhora do Rosário housing development in Vila das Capelas, Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Island. The works contract has a completion period of 240 days and was awarded to the company Albano Vieira, S.A., representing an investment of over €2.2 million financed under the RRP. Once the plots have been developed, they will be granted by the Region through a public tender to 36 families and their respective households for the construction of permanent housing, thereby increasing the supply of affordable housing in Ponta Delgada. During the ceremony, held this morning, Maria João Carreiro praised the start of construction of this new housing solution, not only for what it represents for the "efficient implementation of the RRP" but also for what it means for the "future of dignity and stability" of families. “A serviced plot is the basis for construction to proceed quickly, safely and at lower cost. With this public investment, we are removing obstacles, making investments more predictable and building confidence for those who want to build their own homes,” she said. The Regional Secretary also pointed out that this is the last project launched under the RRP planned investment in servicing 145 plots in the Region, including 84 in the municipality of Ponta Delgada, with more than 60 currently in progress. "Developing land means creating real conditions for increasing supply and ensuring that the dream of home ownership is no longer postponed," she said, pointing out that €10.7 million is being invested in housing in the municipality of Ponta Delgada alone, via the RRP. Maria João Carreiro emphasised that the land allocation programme, whose eligibility criteria have been revised to include, for example, young people who were previously excluded, is compatible with other public support measures to reduce the financial burden on Azorean families seeking affordable housing. As such, beneficiaries of plots granted by the Region may also receive financial assistance of up to €5,000 for architectural designs and support for self-build projects of up to €75,000, depending on the household size and income, as well as the type of dwelling being built. Owners of private plots who decide to build their first permanent home can also benefit from support for the acquisition of architectural and specialised designs, as well as support for self-build projects, which has been increased by 25% in 2026. "No other government has put so much public effort into public housing," stressed the Regional Secretary. In this regard, she recalled that socialist governments spent two decades postponing the implementation of the Nossa Senhora do Rosário housing development, which is now beginning, failing to issue permits and causing deadlines to pass. The ceremony was attended by members of the Regional Legislative Assembly, José Leal, Márcia Goulart and José Pacheco; the President of Capelas Parish Council, Silvia Rainha; the Regional Director for Housing, Daniel Pavão, as well as representatives of the companies Albano Vieira, S.A. and Tavares Vieira.
February 20, 2026
Maria João Carreiro launches works contract to service 36 plots for transfer in Capelas, São Miguel
The Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, laid today the first stone for the servicing of 36 plots in the Nossa Senhora do Rosário housing development in Vila das Capelas, Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Island. The works contract has a completion period of 240 days and was awarded to the company Albano Vieira, S.A., representing an investment of over €2.2 million financed under the RRP. Once the plots have been developed, they will be granted by the Region through a public tender to 36 families and their respective households for the construction of permanent housing, thereby increasing the supply of affordable housing in Ponta Delgada. During the ceremony, held this morning, Maria João Carreiro praised the start of construction of this new housing solution, not only for what it represents for the "efficient implementation of the RRP" but also for what it means for the "future of dignity and stability" of families. “A serviced plot is the basis for construction to proceed quickly, safely and at lower cost. With this public investment, we are removing obstacles, making investments more predictable and building confidence for those who want to build their own homes,” she said. The Regional Secretary also pointed out that this is the last project launched under the RRP planned investment in servicing 145 plots in the Region, including 84 in the municipality of Ponta Delgada, with more than 60 currently in progress. "Developing land means creating real conditions for increasing supply and ensuring that the dream of home ownership is no longer postponed," she said, pointing out that €10.7 million is being invested in housing in the municipality of Ponta Delgada alone, via the RRP. Maria João Carreiro emphasised that the land allocation programme, whose eligibility criteria have been revised to include, for example, young people who were previously excluded, is compatible with other public support measures to reduce the financial burden on Azorean families seeking affordable housing. As such, beneficiaries of plots granted by the Region may also receive financial assistance of up to €5,000 for architectural designs and support for self-build projects of up to €75,000, depending on the household size and income, as well as the type of dwelling being built. Owners of private plots who decide to build their first permanent home can also benefit from support for the acquisition of architectural and specialised designs, as well as support for self-build projects, which has been increased by 25% in 2026. "No other government has put so much public effort into public housing," stressed the Regional Secretary. In this regard, she recalled that socialist governments spent two decades postponing the implementation of the Nossa Senhora do Rosário housing development, which is now beginning, failing to issue permits and causing deadlines to pass. The ceremony was attended by members of the Regional Legislative Assembly, José Leal, Márcia Goulart and José Pacheco; the President of Capelas Parish Council, Silvia Rainha; the Regional Director for Housing, Daniel Pavão, as well as representatives of the companies Albano Vieira, S.A. and Tavares Vieira.