PRESERVA Funchal grant: is it open, who can apply?

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Funchal's PRESERVA gives grants of up to 8,000 euros for repairs to run-down homes of low-income owners or usufructuaries who have lived there at least three years. Since 18 July 2026 there is no fixed application deadline.

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Status on 5 November 2026

No fixed application deadline since 18 July 2026, when the revised regulation took effect (published 17 July 2026)

Who can apply

Owners or usufructuaries who have lived in the home permanently for at least 3 years, with monthly net income per person of 150% of the IAS or less, and who own no other home

What it pays

Non-repayable grant of up to 8,000 euros depending on household income, plus 5% extra for large families, single-parent households and some health or disability situations

Works

Conservation, repair or improvement of run-down homes, including water, electricity and sewage networks

Where to go

Divisão de Valorização Social, Paços do Concelho, Funchal; phone 291 211 000

Official page

funchal.pt/apoios-sociais/habitacao/preserva

Sources

funchal.pt/apoios-sociais/habitacao/preserva

Checked

2026-11-05