Works start notice (building): where to get it in Portugal

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Tell the mayor in writing about the start of works, giving the site, promoter, start and end dates and the contractor. For licensed works add the licence details; for exempt works, say why no prior control is needed.

Ask for a free check

Rule

RJUE articles 80 and 80-A, details in Portaria 71-A/2024, annex I, item 30

Send to

The mayor (presidente da câmara municipal)

Content

Site, promoter, proof of right to build, start and end dates, who carries out the works

Licensed works

Procedure, title and issue date

Exempt works

Short description and the exemption relied on (articles 6 and 6-A)

Sources

data.dre.pt/eli/port/71-A/2024/02/27/p/dre/pt/html
data.dre.pt/eli/dec-lei/10/2024/01/08/p/dre/pt/html

Checked

2026-11-05