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Rent Update Calculator — INE Coefficient

Portuguese residential rents may be updated once a year by the coefficient published by INE in the Diário da República (Art. 24.º NRAU). For 2026 the coefficient is 1.0224 — a 2.24% increase. Enter your rent and the update year to see the maximum legal new rent, computed exactly as the law requires.

The rent currently being paid, before the update.

Enter a valid current rent to see the result.

How it works

  1. 1Pick the update year — each year uses the official coefficient published in the Diário da República.
  2. 2We multiply your rent by the coefficient and round up to the next cent (Art. 25.º NRAU).
  3. 3You get the maximum legal new rent plus the notice rules to apply it correctly.

How to apply the increase (Art. 1077.º Código Civil)

  • Written notice by registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt, at least 30 days in advance.
  • The letter must state the coefficient applied, the new rent and the date it takes effect.
  • The rent can only be updated once a year (one year after the contract start or the last update).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rent-update coefficient for 2026?

It is 1.0224, corresponding to a 2.24% increase — set by Aviso n.º 23174/2025/2, published in the Diário da República in 2025, under Art. 24.º NRAU. Example: a €800 rent may rise to at most €817.92.

How is the rent update calculated?

Multiply the current rent by the year's coefficient and round the result up to the next cent (Art. 25.º NRAU). This calculator does that arithmetic exactly — including the rounding rule, which many manual calculations miss.

Can the landlord increase the rent every year?

Yes, once a year, by at most the published coefficient — provided written notice is given at least 30 days in advance by registered letter, stating the coefficient, the new rent and the effective date (Art. 1077.º Código Civil). The update only takes effect for the future, after a valid notice.

When will the 2027 coefficient be published?

By 30 October 2026, in the Diário da República (Art. 24.º NRAU). It cannot be known before INE computes it from inflation data — beware of any site showing a "2027 estimate".

Legal sources

Every figure in this calculator is taken from the published law — never estimated.

Aviso n.º 23174/2025/2, Diário da República

Sets the 2026 rent-update coefficient at 1.0224 (+2.24%). Each earlier year in this calculator cites its own Aviso.

Art. 24.º NRAU (Lei n.º 6/2006)

Annual rent updates follow the coefficient computed by INE from consumer-price inflation excluding housing, published by 30 October.

Art. 25.º NRAU

The updated rent is rounded up to the next cent.

Art. 1077.º Código Civil

The landlord must give written notice at least 30 days ahead, stating the coefficient, the new rent and the effective date.

Lei n.º 19/2022, de 21 de outubro

Capped the 2023 update at 2% (the value this calculator uses for 2023, as legally applicable).

Legal facts verified: 2026-06-10

This tool is for informational purposes only and is not tax or legal advice. Figures are a simulation based on the inputs you provide. For advice on your specific situation, consult a certified accountant or a Portuguese lawyer.

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