In accordance with the Mais-Habitação Program, which was enacted on 07/10/2023, one can avail themselves of a capital gains tax exemption when selling a residential property or land for construction, provided that the proceeds from the sale are used to repay a credit associated with permanent housing for the property owner or their ancestors.
To qualify for this benefit, the following requirements must be satisfied:
- To sell a plot of land for construction or a residential property during the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, as long as it is not designated for one’s own permanent residence.
- The amount obtained from the sale, minus any loan taken for the acquisition of the property being sold, must be allocated towards the reduction of the outstanding capital in a home acquisition loan intended for the owner’s or their descendants’ own permanent residence.
- The repayment of the remaining principal balance on the acquisition loan must be completed within 3 months of the sale.
If the proceeds from the property sale exceed the amount used to amortize the loan principal, the remaining balance will be subject to taxation according to standard regulations.
Tax Department
Sofia Quental | Inês Grácio | Flávia Almeida | Catarina Amaral
