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Vila Nova de Gaia: property tax (IMI) and income tax refund
| Vila Nova de Gaia | Value |
|---|---|
| IMI on urban property (2025, paid in 2026) | 0.36% |
| IMI on urban property (2026, paid in 2027) | not yet set |
| IMI on rural property | 0.8% |
| Family IMI discount (1 / 2 / 3+ dependants) | — / — / €140 |
| IRS refunded by the council (2025 income) | 2.5% |
| IRS refunded by the council (2026 income) | 2.5% |
How much IMI will I pay in Vila Nova de Gaia?
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 Vila Nova de Gaia with a VPT of €100,000.00 pays €100,000.00 × 0.36% = €360.00 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 Vila Nova de Gaia 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 Vila Nova de Gaia, on 2025 income, residents get back 2.5%: with €2,000 of IRS assessed, that is €50.00. It applies to people whose tax address is in the municipality. See how to file in the IRS tax return guide.
Other municipalities in Porto
| Municipality | IMI 2025 | IRS refunded |
|---|---|---|
| Amarante | 0.3% | 0% |
| Baião | 0.3% | 0% |
| Felgueiras | 0.3% | 1% |
| Gondomar | by parish | 0% |
| Lousada | 0.3% | 1% |
| Maia | 0.345% | 0% |
| Marco de Canaveses | 0.3% | 2% |
| Matosinhos | 0.37% | 0.25% |
| Paços de Ferreira | 0.3% | 0% |
| Paredes | 0.3% | 0% |
| Penafiel | 0.3% | 0% |
| Porto | 0.324% | 2% |
| Póvoa de Varzim | 0.3% | 1% |
| Santo Tirso | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Trofa | 0.39% | 1% |
| Valongo | 0.34% | 0% |
| Vila do Conde | 0.3% | 0% |
| Vila Nova de Gaia | 0.36% | 2.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the IMI rate in Vila Nova de Gaia?
For 2025 IMI, paid in 2026, the rate on urban property in Vila Nova de Gaia is 0.36% of the taxable property value (VPT). Rural property pays 0.8%.
Does Vila Nova de Gaia council refund income tax?
Yes. On 2025 income (tax return filed in 2026), the council refunds 2.5% of the IRS assessed to residents. It is applied automatically in your tax assessment.