Ficha técnica (buying): where to get it in Portugal

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The ficha técnica da habitação is a housing technical file made by the developer. Since 1 January 2024 the notary no longer needs to see it at the deed. The rules do not cover buildings built before 7 August 1951.

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Law

Decree-Law 68/2004

Made by

The property developer (promotor imobiliário)

Does not apply to

Buildings built before 7 August 1951

Deed

Article 9 (showing it at the deed) was repealed by Decree-Law 10/2024

Lost copy

Ask the developer or the municipality where it is deposited for a second copy

Municipality fee

Set by each municipality

Sources

data.dre.pt/eli/dec-lei/68/2004/03/25/p/dre/pt/html
data.dre.pt/eli/dec-lei/10/2024/01/08/p/dre/pt/html
portaldahabitacao.pt/web/guest/ficha-tecnica-da-habitacao

Checked

2026-11-05