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Politics · Funchal · 17 September 2026

Chega proposes converting state property in Madeira and Azores into affordable housing

The Chega party has submitted a proposal to Parliament to inventory and convert state-owned properties in the autonomous regions into public or low-cost housing.

Chega proposes converting state property in Madeira and Azores into affordable housing

The Chega party (CH) advocates for the inventory of state real estate in Madeira and the Azores, with properties suitable for housing to be converted into public housing, affordable rentals, or other controlled-cost solutions.

The proposal, submitted to the Assembly of the Republic, recommends a comprehensive survey of state properties in both regions, detailing their location, use, condition, and occupancy status.

The party cites housing accessibility challenges, particularly for young people and low-to-middle-income families, attributing them to island status, land scarcity, and market pressures.

The initiative suggests transferring unused central government properties to the autonomous regions for rehabilitation and housing purposes within a five-year timeframe. Degraded properties unsuitable for housing should be repurposed for other public services.

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