Energy certificate exemptions: where to get it in Portugal

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A sale needs no energy certificate when the buyer is a co-owner or the tenant, when it is an expropriation, an enforcement or insolvency sale, or a sale for total demolition. Single-owner buildings of 50 m2 or less may also be exempt.

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Sale exempt: to

A co-owner, a tenant, an expropriating body

Sale exempt: from

Enforcement or insolvency proceedings

Sale exempt: for

Total demolition confirmed by the municipality

Small buildings

Single ownership, no separate units, gross private area of 50 m2 or less, shown in the caderneta predial

Proof

Official building documents, or an exemption declaration by a qualified expert

Rule

Decree-Law 101-D/2020, article 18

Sources

sce.pt/perguntas-frequentes
sce.pt/legislacao

Checked

2026-11-05