Chapter IV · Purpose and types of valuation in determining the taxable property value

Article 14 Purpose of valuation

Artigo 14.º · Objecto da avaliação

Código do Imposto Municipal sobre Imóveis · annex I to Decree-Law No. 287/2003 · consolidated text checked 26 October 2026

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1. The taxable property value of property is determined by valuation, on the basis of a return submitted by the taxpayer, unless otherwise provided in this Code.

1 - O valor patrimonial tributário dos prédios é determinado por avaliação, com base em declaração do sujeito passivo, salvo se no presente Código se dispuser de forma diferente.

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2. Where necessary, the valuation is preceded by an inspection of the property to be valued.

2 - Sempre que necessário, a avaliação é precedida de vistoria do prédio a avaliar.

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Unofficial English translation prepared by BCA Portugal for reference. Only the Portuguese text published in the Diário da República has legal force. Editorial notes are ours and are not part of the statute.

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