“The project will be executed by [the public company] IHM – Investimentos Habitacionais da Madeira, within the scope of its responsibilities for promoting social housing and managing the region's housing stock,” it says in a statement.

The decision was taken at the meeting of the Regional Government Council, led by the Social Democrat Miguel Albuquerque, in Funchal. The executive emphasises that the project to build 27 apartments in the parish of São Gonçalo reinforces its “commitment to social cohesion, support for families and the development of affordable housing solutions in the region”.

The meeting also approved continuing the Gás-Solidário RAM program for 2026, which aims to support families in situations of economic vulnerability.

“The measure aims to share the costs of acquiring domestic gas, both in cylinders and piped gas, promoting greater equity among consumers,” explains the executive, adding that the maximum amount of the program this year is €973,676, a sum already included in the budget of the Regional Directorate of Energy, under the supervision of the Regional Secretariat for Equipment and Infrastructure.

Among other measures, the Regional Government Council approved the proposed legislative decree establishing the legal framework for the Honorary Insignia of Prestige – 50 Years of Autonomy.

It also authorised a program contract with Invest Madeira for Internationalisation and Investment, which defines the process of financial cooperation between the parties for the financing of its activity, in the amount of €1 million.