PDM Chaves, Municipal Master Plan of Chaves

In Chaves, about 3% of the territory is urban land under the current PDM. See what you can build, where, and the rural zones with the most reclassification potential.

PDM changes

Every amendment to municipal master plans, straight from the national registry (SNIT). Pick a district, municipality or parish on the map to scope this list; click a row to see it on the map.

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Where can you build in Chaves?

In Chaves, about 3% of the territory is classified as urban land under the current PDM. That is where construction is generally allowed. The rest is rural land, where building is limited to the plan's exceptions. Chaves's Municipal Master Plan organises the area into 900 zones and has been amended 9 times, most recently on 1 July 2025.

For rural plots next to already-urbanised areas, Portugal's Lei dos Solos opened the door to reclassification as urban land. Use the zoning map below to locate your plot and confirm its classification.

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Property prices in Chaves

Median price per m², typology breakdown, parish comparison and rental yield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can you build in Chaves?
In Chaves, building is mostly allowed on urban land, which makes up about 3% of the territory under the current PDM. The rest is rural land with construction limited to the plan's exceptions.
What percentage of Chaves is urban land?
About 3% of Chaves's territory is classified as urban land under the current Municipal Master Plan.
How do I consult the PDM of Chaves?
You can consult Chaves's PDM for free on the Câmara Municipal de Chaves GeoPortal, or in a simplified form on explorador.pt, where you can see the 900 mapped zones and the zoning map.
Can the PDM of Chaves change?
Yes, Chaves's PDM has already been amended 9 times, most recently on 1 July 2025, and can be amended or revised again by the municipal council.

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