Learn about the rent support programme "Porto Solidário" new regulation

The new rules of Porto Solidário - Municipal Emergency Fund - were recently approved by Porto City Hall  that has issued a new regulation that is available for consultation. 

The 8th edition of this programme represents a financial investment of over 1.3 million euros, which will enable to extend support to vulnerable households, in accordance with the proposition by Councillor for Housing and Social Cohesion, Fernando Paulo.

The Porto Solidário programme was established in 2014 and this Social Emergency Fund has already supported 2.336 families; by proposition of Councillor Fernando Paulo, this 12 month support programme was extended to 24 months.

Besides the extended deadline to support rent and mortgage costs to 24 months, the programme also features a 25% reduction of the household effort rate as well as the possibility of beneficiaries applying again if the deadline is about to conclude, and the support is granted from the application date.

The opening date of Porto Solidário new edition will be announced soon. In the meantime, the new regulation is available for consultation HERE.

The programme was proposed by Rui Moreira during the electoral campaign in 2013. In total, this programme represented an investment by the Municipality of Porto of circa 5.9 million euros, essential to guarantee the right of housing to the most vulnerable households.