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Serpa: property tax (IMI) and income tax refund

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Quick answer: In Serpa, the IMI (municipal property tax) rate on urban property is 0.3% for 2025 IMI, paid in 2026, the legal minimum. The council keeps its full 5% share of residents' income tax (IRS) and gives nothing back.
SerpaValue
IMI on urban property (2025, paid in 2026)0.3%
IMI on urban property (2026, paid in 2027)not yet set
IMI on rural property0.8%
Family IMI discount (1 / 2 / 3+ dependants)none
IRS refunded by the council (2025 income)0%
IRS refunded by the council (2026 income)0.5%

How much IMI will I pay in Serpa?

IMI is charged on the property's taxable value (VPT), shown on the property record (caderneta predial): IMI = VPT × municipal rate.

Example (illustrative): a home in Serpa with a VPT of €100,000.00 pays €100,000.00 × 0.3% = €300.00 a year.

It is paid in May (up to €100), May and November (up to €500) or May, August and November (over €500). Owner-occupied homes and low-income households may be exempt.

Does Serpa council refund income tax?

Every council is entitled to up to 5% of residents' income tax (IRS) and decides how much to give back. In Serpa, on 2025 income, there is no refund. It applies to people whose tax address is in the municipality. See how to file in the IRS tax return guide.

Other municipalities in Beja

MunicipalityIMI 2025IRS refunded
Aljustrel0.3%0%
Almodôvar0.3%1%
Alvito0.3%1%
Barrancos0.3%2%
Beja0.3%0%
Castro Verde0.3%1%
Cuba0.3%0%
Ferreira do Alentejo0.3%0%
Mértola0.3%2%
Moura0.3%2.5%
Odemira0.3%1.5%
Ourique0.3%2.5%
Serpa0.3%0%
Vidigueira0.3%0%

Frequently asked questions

What is the IMI rate in Serpa?

For 2025 IMI, paid in 2026, the rate on urban property in Serpa is 0.3% of the taxable property value (VPT). Rural property pays 0.8%.

Does Serpa council refund income tax?

No. On 2025 income, the council keeps its full 5% share of IRS, so there is no refund.

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