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Sines: property tax (IMI) and income tax refund
| Sines | Value |
|---|---|
| IMI on urban property (2025, paid in 2026) | 0.33% |
| IMI on urban property (2026, paid in 2027) | not yet set |
| IMI on rural property | 0.8% |
| Family IMI discount (1 / 2 / 3+ dependants) | €30 / €70 / €140 |
| IRS refunded by the council (2025 income) | 1.25% |
| IRS refunded by the council (2026 income) | 0% |
How much IMI will I pay in Sines?
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 Sines with a VPT of €100,000.00 pays €100,000.00 × 0.33% = €330.00 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 Sines 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 Sines, on 2025 income, residents get back 1.25%: with €2,000 of IRS assessed, that is €25.00. It applies to people whose tax address is in the municipality. See how to file in the IRS tax return guide.
Other municipalities in Setúbal
| Municipality | IMI 2025 | IRS refunded |
|---|---|---|
| Alcácer do Sal | 0.3% | 1% |
| Alcochete | 0.34% | 1% |
| Almada | 0.35% | 1.5% |
| Barreiro | 0.35% | 0% |
| Grândola | 0.3% | 0% |
| Moita | 0.365% | 0% |
| Montijo | 0.31% | 1% |
| Palmela | 0.3% | 0% |
| Santiago do Cacém | 0.3% | 0% |
| Seixal | 0.325% | 0% |
| Sesimbra | by parish | 0% |
| Setúbal | 0.37% | 1.7% |
| Sines | 0.33% | 1.25% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the IMI rate in Sines?
For 2025 IMI, paid in 2026, the rate on urban property in Sines is 0.33% of the taxable property value (VPT). Rural property pays 0.8%.
Does Sines council refund income tax?
Yes. On 2025 income (tax return filed in 2026), the council refunds 1.25% of the IRS assessed to residents. It is applied automatically in your tax assessment.