Building permit in São João da Madeira, Portugal: where to apply
In São João da Madeira, building permit applications go to the municipal council (Câmara Municipal). How it is submitted: Online via Balcão Virtual (registration with Chave Móvel Digital or Cartão de Cidadão; automatic submission for registered users; PDF forms for others). Submission link: balcaovirtual.cm-sjm.pt; phone: 256 200 200.
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- How to apply
- Online via Balcão Virtual (registration with Chave Móvel Digital or Cartão de Cidadão; automatic submission for registered users; PDF forms for others)
- Online service or submission page
- balcaovirtual.cm-sjm.pt
- Address
- Av. da Liberdade, 3700-163 São João da Madeira
- Phone
- 256 200 200
- geral@cm-sjm.pt
- Sources
- cm-sjm.pt/pt/contactos
balcaovirtual.cm-sjm.pt - Checked
- 2026-11-05
National rules that apply here
- Building work needs a licence, a prior communication (comunicação prévia) or is exempt, depending on the type of work (RJUE art 4 and 6).
- Under a licence the council decides the architecture project within 30 days and, for building works, gives the final decision within 20 days; failing that, tacit approval arises (RJUE art 20 and 23).
- Architecture projects are drawn up by architects registered with the Ordem dos Arquitectos (Lei 31/2009, art 10).
- Official texts (PDF): RJUE as republished by Decreto-Lei 108/2026; Lei 31/2009.
The rest is in the guide to building permits in Portugal.
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