Annual rent update coefficient for 2027
Roční aktualizační koeficient nájemného pro rok 2027 byl stanoven vyhláškou 24199/2026/2 a činí 1,0256, tedy nárůst o 2,56 %. Koeficient se vztahuje na smlouvy o nájmu budov a pozemků a platí, pokud strany neuvedou jiná kritéria; aktualizace probíhá každoročně na základě koeficientu INE reflektujícího vývoj spotřebitelské inflace (bez bydlení) za 12 měsíc končící 31. srpna předchozího roku. V 2027 je koeficient vyšší než v roce 2026 (2,56 % vs. 2,24 %). Pronajímatelé musí alespoň 30 dní dopředu písemně oznámit nové nájemné a uvede‑li, že doufají ve změny, musí podle smlouvy dodržet lhůty; pokud není ustanovena aktualizační doložka, platí nový koeficient a oznámení musí být poskytnuto minimálně 30 dní před změnou.
The Legal update coefficient for 2027, established by Notice 24199/2026/2, represents a 2.56% increase.
Notice 24199/2026/2 of October 1 has been published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Portugal. The notice sets the annual rent update coefficient for the various types of rentals, including rental agreements for buildings and land, for calendar year 2027. The National Statistics Institute (“INE”) calculated the coefficient under article 24 of Law 6/2006 of February 27 and article 11.5 of Decree-Law 294/2009 of October 13.
This update coefficient is 1.0256, representing a 2.56% rent increase.
Unless the parties to an agreement agree on different criteria, this coefficient applies to all rental agreements for buildings and land.
Mechanism for updating rents
Parties are generally allowed to determine their own conditions for updating rent in their lease agreement. However, in cases where the agreement lacks such provisions or the parties agree otherwise, article 1077 of the Portuguese Civil Code stipulates that:
- the rent may be updated annually based on the legal coefficient published by the INE, which reflects the variation in the consumer price index—excluding housing—for the 12-month period up to August 31 of the previous year; or
- the first update may be claimed one year after the agreement begins and subsequently every year, one year after the last update.
- If landlords do not update rents within the required timeframes, they risk losing missed increases. However, they may still apply coefficients in subsequent years, but only within three years of the original due date.
Comparison with previous years
In 2027, the coefficient of 1.0256 (2.56%) is a slight rise from 2026’s 1.0224 (2.24%), as seen in the table below:
|
Year |
Coefficient |
Increase |
|
2024 |
1.0694 |
6.94% |
|
2025 |
1.0216 |
2.16% |
|
2026 |
1.0224 |
2.24% |
|
2027 |
1.0256 |
2.56% |
Guidance for landlords
- Landlords seeking to update rents must give tenants written notice at least 30 days in advance. The notice must state the new rent amount and the coefficient(s) applied.
- Under supplementary legal provisions, rent may be updated only once a year, after one full year has elapsed since the agreement began or since the last update.
Conclusion
- For the 2027 calendar year, rent updates must use the new legal coefficient of 1.0256, a 2.56% increase. Landlords should check their rental agreement for update provisions.
- if none exist, they must apply the new legal coefficient and notify tenants in writing at least 30 days before the change takes effect.
https://www.cuatrecasas.com/en/global/real-estate/art/annual-rent-update-coefficient-2027
