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Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Azores with 362 new housing solutions under implementation
Azores with 362 new housing solutions under implementation
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Public tender for housing allocation in São Brás, Terceira Island, from August 15 to September 30
Public tender for housing allocation in São Brás, Terceira Island, from August 15 to September 30
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Tender for allocation of 13 houses on lease with purchase option scheme in São Brás, Terceira island, opens on August 15
Tender for allocation of 13 houses on lease with purchase option scheme in São Brás, Terceira island, opens on August 15
September 11, 2025
Azores with 362 new housing solutions under implementation
August 14, 2025
Public tender for housing allocation in São Brás, Terceira Island, from August 15 to September 30
July 31, 2025
Tender for allocation of 13 houses on lease with purchase option scheme in São Brás, Terceira island, opens on August 15
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Welcome to the Regional Directorate for Housing page!
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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Nota de Imprensa
September 11, 2025
Azores with 362 new housing solutions under implementation
362 new housing solutions are currently being implemented in the Azores, representing an investment of over 43.6 million Euros financed under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) for the Region. This investment will increase the supply of public housing for different situations and age groups, including young people, middle-class and single-parent families, not forgetting the most disadvantaged households facing serious housing shortages. Faced with the national and European challenge that is also being experienced in the regional housing market, namely in the acquisition and construction of housing or rental properties, the Government is implementing with determination, rigour and responsibility what is the largest investment ever made in public housing in the Azores. Between 2012 and 2020, only 71 houses were built, which is less than one house per year and per island. The continuous underinvestment in housing during those years has led to a supply deficit in the Region. It will now be remedied by the investment being made in new housing solutions, such as construction, renovation, and plot servicing. This is the case of the São Pedro neighbourhood, in the parish of Maia, municipality of Ribeira Grande, São Miguel Island, where the construction of six two-bedroom and six three-bedroom apartments is progressing, as confirmed this week by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, "in an example that is multiplying in different municipalities and islands." The works contract for the São Pedro neighbourhood was awarded in October 2024 to the company Marques, S.A. for 2.3 million Euros, financed under the RRP, and is expected to be completed in early 2026. In addition to the construction, renovation and servicing of plots for transfer, the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Regional Directorate for Housing, is investing in adapting support measures for construction, renovation and rental to the current context, namely the increase in lease and construction material costs. A 20% increase in lease incentives, as well as changes to the calculation formulas and income brackets for eligibility for self-build support on serviced plots provided by the Region, are some of the measures promoted by the PSD/CDS/PPM coalition to reduce the financial burden on families seeking access to housing. This year, the Azorean Government regulated the new lease with purchase option scheme so that Azoreans can benefit from new, modern and efficient housing solutions at prices compatible with their incomes. The purchase option can only be exercised by the tenant one year after signing the lease agreement.
September 11, 2025
Azores with 362 new housing solutions under implementation
362 new housing solutions are currently being implemented in the Azores, representing an investment of over 43.6 million Euros financed under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) for the Region. This investment will increase the supply of public housing for different situations and age groups, including young people, middle-class and single-parent families, not forgetting the most disadvantaged households facing serious housing shortages. Faced with the national and European challenge that is also being experienced in the regional housing market, namely in the acquisition and construction of housing or rental properties, the Government is implementing with determination, rigour and responsibility what is the largest investment ever made in public housing in the Azores. Between 2012 and 2020, only 71 houses were built, which is less than one house per year and per island. The continuous underinvestment in housing during those years has led to a supply deficit in the Region. It will now be remedied by the investment being made in new housing solutions, such as construction, renovation, and plot servicing. This is the case of the São Pedro neighbourhood, in the parish of Maia, municipality of Ribeira Grande, São Miguel Island, where the construction of six two-bedroom and six three-bedroom apartments is progressing, as confirmed this week by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, "in an example that is multiplying in different municipalities and islands." The works contract for the São Pedro neighbourhood was awarded in October 2024 to the company Marques, S.A. for 2.3 million Euros, financed under the RRP, and is expected to be completed in early 2026. In addition to the construction, renovation and servicing of plots for transfer, the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Regional Directorate for Housing, is investing in adapting support measures for construction, renovation and rental to the current context, namely the increase in lease and construction material costs. A 20% increase in lease incentives, as well as changes to the calculation formulas and income brackets for eligibility for self-build support on serviced plots provided by the Region, are some of the measures promoted by the PSD/CDS/PPM coalition to reduce the financial burden on families seeking access to housing. This year, the Azorean Government regulated the new lease with purchase option scheme so that Azoreans can benefit from new, modern and efficient housing solutions at prices compatible with their incomes. The purchase option can only be exercised by the tenant one year after signing the lease agreement.
Nota de Imprensa
August 14, 2025
Public tender for housing allocation in São Brás, Terceira Island, from August 15 to September 30
Tomorrow, Friday, August 15, the public tender will open for the allocation of 13 houses in the São Brás Neighbourhood in the municipality of Praia da Vitória, Terceira Island, under the lease with purchase option scheme, as announced by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Regional Directorate for Housing. The houses were built by the Region under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, representing an investment of 2.1 million Euros. Applications must be submitted by September 30, 2025, by completing the appropriate form, available on the website of the Regional Housing Directorate (DRH) at https://portal.azores.gov.pt/web/drh/concursos. They must be accompanied by the documents listed in Article 7 of the Regulations and submitted in one of the following formats: at the Terceira Island Housing Department, located at Rua dos Italianos, no. 10, 9700-099 Angra do Heroísmo; at the RIAC - Integrated Citizen Support Network offices; by registered post with acknowledgement of receipt to the Terceira Island Housing Department, located at Rua dos Italianos, no. 10, 9700-099 Angra do Heroísmo; or via the email address of the Terceira Island Housing Department at [email protected]. The Regulations, which provide all the information about the conditions and procedure for access and allocation, are available for consultation on the website of the Regional Directorate for Housing. The dwellings to be allocated include eight two-bedroom houses, four three-bedroom houses and one four-bedroom house. According to the Order issued by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, these new houses are intended for permanent residence of the applicants and their families. The purchase option can only be exercised by the tenant one year after signing the lease agreement. Any requests for clarification on the understanding and interpretation of the Regulations and the Order published today should be addressed to the president of the jury and submitted by the interested parties in writing to the DRH Services of the Terceira Island Housing Department and the corresponding services of the Island Services of the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment. Alternatively, they should be sent to the email address [email protected] no later than September 10, 2025. Requests will be answered within a maximum of three working days from the date on which they are received.
August 14, 2025
Public tender for housing allocation in São Brás, Terceira Island, from August 15 to September 30
Tomorrow, Friday, August 15, the public tender will open for the allocation of 13 houses in the São Brás Neighbourhood in the municipality of Praia da Vitória, Terceira Island, under the lease with purchase option scheme, as announced by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Regional Directorate for Housing. The houses were built by the Region under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, representing an investment of 2.1 million Euros. Applications must be submitted by September 30, 2025, by completing the appropriate form, available on the website of the Regional Housing Directorate (DRH) at https://portal.azores.gov.pt/web/drh/concursos. They must be accompanied by the documents listed in Article 7 of the Regulations and submitted in one of the following formats: at the Terceira Island Housing Department, located at Rua dos Italianos, no. 10, 9700-099 Angra do Heroísmo; at the RIAC - Integrated Citizen Support Network offices; by registered post with acknowledgement of receipt to the Terceira Island Housing Department, located at Rua dos Italianos, no. 10, 9700-099 Angra do Heroísmo; or via the email address of the Terceira Island Housing Department at [email protected]. The Regulations, which provide all the information about the conditions and procedure for access and allocation, are available for consultation on the website of the Regional Directorate for Housing. The dwellings to be allocated include eight two-bedroom houses, four three-bedroom houses and one four-bedroom house. According to the Order issued by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, these new houses are intended for permanent residence of the applicants and their families. The purchase option can only be exercised by the tenant one year after signing the lease agreement. Any requests for clarification on the understanding and interpretation of the Regulations and the Order published today should be addressed to the president of the jury and submitted by the interested parties in writing to the DRH Services of the Terceira Island Housing Department and the corresponding services of the Island Services of the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment. Alternatively, they should be sent to the email address [email protected] no later than September 10, 2025. Requests will be answered within a maximum of three working days from the date on which they are received.