Since the end of January 2026, several areas in central Portugal have experienced severe consequences resulting from flooding, strong winds and persistent rainfall. These events caused substantial damage to housing, public infrastructure and economic activity, including disruptions to key transport routes and the need for preventive evacuations in high-risk areas.
In light of these circumstances, the Portuguese Government declared a state of calamity across multiple municipalities, activating exceptional response mechanisms and extending their duration to ensure continued and effective support for the affected population.
Among the support measures for individuals and families, the following stand out:
- Direct financial assistance for housing recovery, covering repairs, reconstruction or temporary rehousing, subject to technical assessment of the damage;
- Extraordinary social support payments for households facing economic hardship or significant loss of income;
- Tax extensions and moratoria, allowing additional time to meet tax obligations without penalties or interest.
With regard to businesses, self-employed workers and economic sectors, the measures include:
- Emergency credit lines, designed to improve liquidity and support reconstruction investments;
- Temporary exemptions from Social Security contributions and access to exceptional labour support schemes for affected companies;
- Bank loan moratoria, covering both mortgage loans and business financing, with temporary suspension of repayments;
- Automatic tax deferrals, aimed at easing immediate financial pressure on businesses and taxpayers.
In addition, simplified procedures were introduced to enable the rapid payment of smaller reconstruction grants for urgent repairs, alongside measures to facilitate mobility and logistics in the affected areas, supporting the gradual normalisation of economic and social activity.
These initiatives form part of a broader financial support package intended to promote economic recovery, strengthen social cohesion and ensure the sustainable reconstruction of the most severely affected regions.
Conclusion
The Portuguese State’s response to the state of calamity in central Portugal reflects a comprehensive approach that combines direct support for individuals and families, exceptional tax measures, and financial assistance tools for businesses. These measures are essential to mitigate immediate impacts and to create favourable conditions for medium- and long-term recovery.
Effective access to and implementation of these measures requires careful technical guidance and ongoing monitoring, ensuring that beneficiaries can fully benefit from the available support while remaining compliant with their legal and tax obligations during the exceptional period.
How Nominaurea Can Help
Nominaurea provides specialised support to businesses, professionals and individuals affected by the state of calamity, including:
- Tax and accounting advisory services related to the application of moratoria, deferrals and exceptional relief measures;
- Assistance with the preparation and submission of applications for public support and financing schemes, ensuring full regulatory compliance;
- Strategic guidance for financial recovery, including cash-flow planning and accounting reorganisation.
With a practical, reliable and results-oriented approach, Nominaurea acts as a trusted partner in times of crisis, supporting business continuity and financial stability.
