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Portugal and EIB Partner to Deliver Affordable Housing Through EUR1.34 Billion Framework Loan

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Portugal's government has signed a landmark agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to provide EUR1.34 billion in financing for the construction and renovation of approximately 12,000 affordable public housing units. This significant step forward addresses Portugal's housing challenges, promoting social inclusion, territorial cohesion, and environmental sustainability. The EIB's approved framework loan will support the creation of a long-term housing stock with rents below market prices, with investments aligning with energy efficiency and climate resilience criteria.

Key Takeaways:

  • The EIB has approved a EUR1.34 billion framework loan to support the construction and renovation of around 12,000 affordable housing units in Portugal.
  • The Republic of Portugal and the EIB have signed the first EUR450 million tranche of the total approved financing.
  • The agreement contributes to address housing needs in Portugal while promoting social inclusion, territorial cohesion, and environmental sustainability.
  • The EIB's financing will account for 75% of the total investment cost, with a combination of EU/RRF and EIB contributions covering approximately 90% of the total investment cost.
  • The project is aligned with the EIB Group's strategic priorities and cross-cutting policy goals, including fostering socio-economic and territorial cohesion and supporting climate action.
  • The agreement supports Portugal's National Affordable Housing Programme, a EUR1.8 billion public investment through 2030, aiming to provide affordable public housing for families with income below market rates.
  • The EIB Group is committed to strengthening Europe's housing sector through innovative financing, expertise, and support for sustainable and affordable housing construction techniques.

Statistics:

  • EUR1.34 billion: The total approved framework loan by the EIB to support affordable housing in Portugal.
  • EUR450 million: The first tranche of the total approved financing signed between Portugal and the EIB.
  • 12,000: The approximate number of affordable housing units the EIB's framework loan will support.
  • 75%: The proportion of the total investment cost covered by the EIB's financing.
  • 90%: The percentage of the total investment cost covered by the combination of EU/RRF and EIB contributions.
  • EUR1.8 billion: The total public investment through 2030 for Portugal's National Affordable Housing Programme.

Sources:

  • "Portugal and the EIB approve EUR1.34 billion framework loan for affordable housing" (European Investment Bank Press Release, 2025-238)
  • European Investment Bank (EIB)
  • Republic of Portugal
  • Instituto da Habitacao e da Reabilitacao Urbana (IHRU)

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