{"id":18277,"date":"2026-04-10T16:59:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:59:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mjarc.com\/?p=18277"},"modified":"2026-04-14T16:17:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:17:12","slug":"en-building-permit-portugal-timeline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mjarc.com\/en\/en-building-permit-portugal-timeline\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does a Building Permit Take in Portugal? 2026 Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">\u201cWhen can I start building?\u201d This is probably the question we hear most often in initial contacts with clients. It is also one of the hardest to answer exactly\u2014because the response depends on the type of work, the municipality, the project submitted, and factors that are not always under the developer&#8217;s control.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">This article explains, based on the legislation in force\u2014namely the Legal Regime for Urbanization and Building (RJUE, DL No. 555\/99) and the <b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"141\">Urban Simplex<\/b> (DL No. 10\/2024, of January 8)\u2014the legal deadlines applicable to each type of procedure, what can delay approval, how the Prior Information Request (PIP) can be used strategically, and which technical projects need to be prepared.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\"><strong>Important \u2014 Legislative Update<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Decree-Law No. 10\/2024 (<a href=\"https:\/\/mjarc.com\/en\/simplex-in-urban-planning-follow-the-main-changes\/\">Urban Simplex<\/a>), in effect since March 4, 2024, profoundly changed the RJUE: it introduced new maximum decision deadlines, the tacit approval regime for licensing, expanded exemptions from prior control, and reformulated the role of the PIP. This article reflects the legal framework in force at the date of publication (<b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"344\">April 2026<\/b>).<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"><\/h3>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"6\">1. The Two Main Procedures: Licensing vs. Prior Communication<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Before discussing deadlines, it is important to understand the distinction between the two main procedures for the prior control of works in Portugal, as defined in Article 4 of the RJUE:<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Licensing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Applies to more complex urban operations or those of greater urban relevance\u2014works on classified buildings or those in the process of being classified, works that significantly alter the exterior appearance of the building outside areas with defined urban rules, and other situations provided for in paragraph 2 of Article 4 of the RJUE. It is the most demanding procedure in terms of documentation, analysis, and deadlines.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Prior Communication<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Applies when urban rules are already defined\u2014in approved allotments, consolidated urban areas, detailed plans with registration effects, or execution units. In these cases, if the project complies with the rules, the developer can start the work after the preliminary assessment period, without the need for an express act of approval. The municipality does not &#8220;approve&#8221;\u2014it rejects or does not reject. With the <b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"432\">Urban Simplex<\/b>, the option for the interested party to choose licensing over <a href=\"https:\/\/mjarc.com\/en\/prior-notification-of-construction-site-and-works-opening\/\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"508\">prior communication<\/b><\/a> has been removed.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Works Exempt from Prior Control<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Operations of minor urban relevance, provided for in Article 6 of the RJUE and Article B-1\/31 of the Porto Municipal Regulatory Code (CRMP), are exempt from licensing or prior communication. The Urban Simplex (DL 10\/2024) significantly expanded this range of exemptions, including\u2014under certain conditions\u2014urban operations preceded by a favorable Prior Information Request under paragraph 2 of Article 14 of the RJUE. Still, even works exempt from prior control must comply with all applicable legal and regulatory standards, and the developer must notify the municipality of the start of works five days before they begin (Article 80-A of the RJUE).<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"><\/h3>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"12\">2. Legal Deadlines \u2014 What Changed with the Urban Simplex<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\">Before the Urban Simplex (DL 10\/2024), architectural project assessment deadlines ranged from 30 to 45 days, and the council could hold the process indefinitely by requesting additional elements. With the new legislation, maximum global deadlines for the final decision on licensing procedures were introduced, with automatic tacit approval in case of non-compliance:<\/p>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"14\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Type of Process<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Area \/ Situation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Maximum Legal Deadline<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Tacit Approval?<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Prior Communication<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0\">Consolidated urban area, allotment, or detailed plan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"14,1,2,0\">Immediate after preliminary assessment (15 days)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"14,1,3,0\">N\/A \u2014 it is not disapproved, it is rejected<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Licensing<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1,0\">Works \u2264 300 m\u00b2 of gross construction area<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"14,2,2,0\">120 working days<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"14,2,3,0\">Yes \u2014 electronic certificate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Licensing<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"14,3,1,0\">Works between 300 m\u00b2 and 2,200 m\u00b2 \/ classified buildings<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"14,3,2,0\">150 working days<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"14,3,3,0\">Yes \u2014 electronic certificate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Licensing<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"14,4,1,0\">Works &gt; 2,200 m\u00b2 \/ urbanizations \/ allotments<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"14,4,2,0\">200 calendar days<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"14,4,3,0\">Yes \u2014 electronic certificate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Prior Info Request (PIP)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"14,5,1,0\">Any urban operation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"14,5,2,0\">20 to 45 days (estimate)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"14,5,3,0\">N\/A \u2014 response to feasibility<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\"><i data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Source: DL No. 10\/2024, Art. 23 of the RJUE; DL No. 555\/99 in its current wording.<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">How does tacit approval work?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">If the municipality does not decide within the legal deadlines (120, 150, or 200 days), the developer can obtain an electronic certificate proving the formation of tacit approval\u2014meaning the license is considered granted by omission of the public entity. This certificate is obtained through the ePortugal\/AMA portal. It is important to note that tacit approval does not exempt one from paying the due fees or from full compliance with legal and regulatory standards: the work must still follow the project.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"17\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Deadline counting rules<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17\">The 120 and 150-day deadlines are counted in <b data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"69\">working days<\/b> (being less than 6 months). The 200-day deadline counts in <b data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"141\">calendar days<\/b> (over 6 months), according to Art. 87(d) of the Code of Administrative Procedure. Deadlines are only suspended if the applicant takes more than 10 days to respond to requests for clarification or additional documents\u2014and the council can only make such a request once during the procedure (Art. 11 of the RJUE in the wording of DL 10\/2024).<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"19\"><\/h3>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"19\">3. The Prior Information Request (PIP) \u2014 Purpose and Use<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/mjarc.com\/en\/building-a-house-portugal-steps-to-building-your-home\/\"><b data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"4\">Prior Information Request<\/b><\/a> is a strategic tool that allows the developer or owner to know, before moving forward with the project, if the intended urban operation is feasible given the terrain conditions and the planning in force. It is provided for in Article 14 of the RJUE.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"21\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">What it is and what it confirms<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21\">Through the PIP, the municipality pronounces on the feasibility of an urban operation, indicating: land use conditions, applicable urban parameters (construction indices, maximum facade height, building height), environmental, heritage, or infrastructure constraints, and, if requested, other relevant elements for the project.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21\">The PIP does not approve the project\u2014it comments on feasibility and conditions to be observed. Its validity is two years after notification (under the new wording of DL 10\/2024), and it can be extended for an additional year upon a justified request.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"22\"><b data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Qualified PIP \u2014 Exemption from Prior Control<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22\">With the Urban Simplex, a new dimension was introduced to the PIP: whenever it is favorable and covers the aspects provided for in paragraph 2 of Article 14 of the RJUE (including location, use, volume, access, parking, environmental constraints, among others), the corresponding urban operation is exempt from licensing or prior communication\u2014provided it starts within two years of the favorable information and is not located in a classified building or one in the process of being classified.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22\">This is a very significant advantage: it means a well-prepared PIP can replace the licensing process and allow the start of work after the simple payment of fees and notification of the start of works.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"23\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The PIP deadline in practice<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"23\">The legal deadline for responding to a PIP is not expressly fixed in law like licensing deadlines. The Porto City Council&#8217;s Manual of Good Practices states that the preliminary assessment occurs within 20 days. In practice, the total response time varies between 20 and 45 days, depending on the municipality and the need to consult external entities.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"25\"><\/h3>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"25\">4. Step-by-Step Process \u2014 From Idea to Construction<\/h2>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"26\"><b data-path-to-node=\"26\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Step 1 \u2014 Check the Urban Framework<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26\">Before any initiative, it is fundamental to analyze the urban framework applicable to the plot. This involves consulting the Municipal Director Plan (PDM), regarding land classification, urban indices, and any environmental or administrative constraints.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"27\"><b data-path-to-node=\"27\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Step 2 \u2014 Prior Information Request (optional but recommended)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"27\">Recommended to gauge feasibility or, when applicable, obtain a binding decision (Qualified PIP), allowing for the anticipation of legal constraints.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"28\"><b data-path-to-node=\"28\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Step 3 \u2014 Development of the Architectural Project<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"28\">Based on the confirmed rules, the project moves to architectural design: preliminary study, licensing project, and, when necessary, execution project.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"29\"><b data-path-to-node=\"29\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Step 4 \u2014 Preparation of Specialty Projects<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"29\"><b data-path-to-node=\"29\" data-index-in-node=\"43\">Specialty projects<\/b> can be submitted simultaneously with the architectural project or, in the case of licensing, within six months of the notification of approval of the architectural project. Submitting everything simultaneously significantly speeds up the process.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"30\"><b data-path-to-node=\"30\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Step 5 \u2014 Submission and Follow-up<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"30\">The request is submitted online through the Municipal Portal. If the council asks for clarifications, the applicant has a deadline to respond, during which the legal timeframes are suspended.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"31\"><b data-path-to-node=\"31\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Step 6 \u2014 Notification of Start of Works and Construction<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"31\">With the license issued (or tacit approval certificate), and after paying fees, the developer must <b data-path-to-node=\"31\" data-index-in-node=\"156\">notify the start of works<\/b> to the municipality five days before beginning and post the public notice at the site.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"33\"><\/h3>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"33\">5. Which Technical Projects are Necessary?<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"34\">The necessary technical projects depend on the type and complexity of the urban operation but generally include the architectural project and a set of specialty projects.<\/p>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"35\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Specialty Project<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Technical Responsible<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>When it is Mandatory<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"35,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Stability and Structures<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,1,1,0\">Civil Engineer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,1,2,0\">New construction, reconstruction, or structural rehabilitation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"35,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Water and Sewage Networks<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,2,1,0\">Civil or Mechanical Eng.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,2,2,0\">Generally required for new or altered networks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"35,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Electrical Installations<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,3,1,0\">Electrotechnical Eng.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,3,2,0\">Mandatory for power &gt; 10.35 kVA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"35,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Gas Installation<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,4,1,0\">Mechanical or Civil Eng.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,4,2,0\">When a gas network exists; can be waived (DL 11\/2023)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"35,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Energy Performance<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,5,1,0\">Architect or Engineer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,5,2,0\">New construction and major rehabilitations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,6,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"35,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Acoustic Conditioning<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,6,1,0\">Acoustic Eng. or Architect<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,6,2,0\">Mandatory when applicable under noise regulations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"35,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Telecommunications (ITED)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,7,1,0\">ANACOM Designer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,7,2,0\">Always in new buildings and major rehabilitations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,8,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"35,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Fire Safety<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,8,1,0\">ANEPC Designer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,8,2,0\">Mandatory (project or safety file)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,9,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"35,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">HVAC<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,9,1,0\">Mechanical Engineer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,9,2,0\">When required by the building type<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,10,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"35,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Seismic Vulnerability<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,10,1,0\">Civil Engineer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"35,10,2,0\">Works affecting \u2265 25% of area or cost (Portaria 302\/2019)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"36\"><b data-path-to-node=\"36\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Note on Gas Installation:<\/b> Since DL No. 11\/2023, gas installation is no longer mandatory in new buildings subject to prior control to promote electrification.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"36\"><b data-path-to-node=\"36\" data-index-in-node=\"158\">Note on Seismic Vulnerability:<\/b> Mandatory for alterations where the intervened area exceeds 25% of the gross construction area or the cost exceeds 25% of the cost of an equivalent new construction.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"38\"><\/h3>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"38\">6. What Can Delay the Process?<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"39\">Despite Simplex rules, delays can occur due to:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"40\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"40,0,0\">Failure of municipalities to meet legal deadlines.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"40,1,0\">Requests for clarification or refinement (which suspend the clock).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"40,2,0\">The need for external opinions from competent entities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"40,3,0\">Incomplete or insufficient submission of the initial request.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"42\"><\/h3>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"42\">7. Differences Between Municipalities<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"43\">Yes, significant differences exist. While legal deadlines are uniform nationwide, practical application varies. Larger cities may have more bureaucratic pressure, while smaller municipalities might respond faster but have fewer technical resources.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"45\"><\/h3>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"45\">8. How MJARC Approaches the Licensing Process<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"46\">At MJARC, the licensing process starts long before the submission to the council. We systematically analyze the PDM and, when relevant, promote preliminary meetings with the municipality to align expectations. Submitting a properly prepared process\u2014integrating all drawings and terms of responsibility\u2014is key to avoiding suspensions and ensuring efficiency.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"47\"><b data-path-to-node=\"47\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Want to know how long your project&#8217;s licensing will take?<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"47\">MJARC analyzes your specific situation and gives you a realistic estimate. <a href=\"https:\/\/mjarc.com\/en\/contacts\/\">Contact us<\/a> for an initial meeting.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"87\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cWhen can I start building?\u201d This is probably the question we hear most often in initial contacts with clients. It is also one of the hardest to answer exactly\u2014because the response depends on the type of work, the municipality, the project submitted, and factors that are not always under the developer&#8217;s control. 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