The 2027 INE coefficient, the annual rent update coefficient published by INE (Instituto Nacional de Estatística, Portugal's national statistics institute), will be published in October 2026 through a Notice ("Aviso") in the Diário da República, Portugal's official gazette. Until then, only estimates exist. This article explains when exactly it comes out, how INE calculates it and what the currently expected provisional figure is.

Provisional estimate of the 2027 INE coefficient
+2.00% est.
Official figure published by INE in October 2026 · Subject to revision

When does the 2027 INE coefficient come out?

INE publishes the coefficient every year in October, through a Notice in the Diário da República. The coefficient for 2027 will be published in October 2026. The exact date is not fixed, but in recent years the Notice was published between mid and late October:

As soon as it is published, this page and the 2027 calculator (calculator in Portuguese) will be updated with the definitive figure.

How is the INE coefficient calculated?

The rent update coefficient is calculated from the average variation of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), excluding housing. The calculation uses the CPI variation over the 12 months from August of the previous year to July of the year of publication.

For the 2027 coefficient (to be published in October 2026), INE will use the CPI from August 2025 to July 2026. The formula is set out in Law no. 6/2006 (the NRAU, the Portuguese urban lease law), article 24.

Where to find the CPI The Consumer Price Index is published monthly by INE on the official portal of the Instituto Nacional de Estatística. The variation used for the coefficient is the 12-month average of the CPI excluding housing, always released in August.

Why is the estimate +2.00%?

The provisional estimate of +2.00% is based on the Bank of Portugal's inflation projections for 2026, which point to average inflation around 2% at the end of the current monetary cycle. Other sources (European Commission, IMF, OECD) show similar figures.

Keep in mind: this is an estimate based on macroeconomic forecasts, to be confirmed when INE publishes the official figure. The official coefficient depends on the actual CPI data published up to July 2026.

What to do until October 2026?

If you have not yet increased the rent for 2026, that is the priority. The 2026 coefficient is already official: +2.24% (coefficient 1.0224). You can send the registered letter now.

For 2026 Use the 2026 calculator (calculator in Portuguese) to work out the new rent and generate the registered letter.

For 2027, you can use the provisional calculator (calculator in Portuguese) to estimate the impact, but the letter can only formally be sent after the official coefficient is published.

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Recent coefficient history

Year Coefficient Status
20271.0200 (+2.00%)Estimate
20261.0224 (+2.24%)Official
20251.0216 (+2.16%)Official
20241.0694 (+6.94%)Official
20231.0200 (+2.00%)Official

Estimate the impact for 2027

Use the provisional calculator to see the estimated new rent with the +2.00% coefficient. Indicative figure only: the official one comes out in October 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the rent update coefficient for 2027 in Portugal? +
The official coefficient for 2027 has not been published yet. It will be released by INE in October 2026. The provisional estimate is +2.00% (coefficient 1.0200), based on the available inflation projections.
When is the 2027 rent update coefficient published? +
INE publishes the coefficient every year in October, based on the consumer price index variation over the 12 months from August to July. The coefficient for 2027 will be published in October 2026.
Can I already send the rent increase letter for 2027? +
No. The 2027 rent increase letter must state the official coefficient, which will only be available after October 2026. You can use the estimate for planning, but the formal letter has to use the definitive figure.
And for 2026, can I increase the rent now? +
Yes. The 2026 coefficient is official (+2.24%). You can send the registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt now, and the new rent takes effect 30 days after the tenant receives the letter. Use the 2026 calculator (calculator in Portuguese).
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