A Residential Structure for Elderly People (ERPI) is designed for collective housing of the population over 65, either for for permanent or temporary use, and where social support and health activities are developed.

The request must be made through the institution’s services, namely the UDIP of the respective area of residence of the interested party.

This response is subject to the payment of a contribution defined in accordance with the income bracket and table defined in the contribution regulation in force.

Access conditions

To live in the city of Lisbon;
To be 65 years of age or older or, exceptionally, younger, as long as the person is in a situation of physical and/or mental disability;
To find themselves in a situation of isolation, for lack of family members or for reasons of serious family disruption/disadjustment;
To show lack of housing or living in a house without the minimum conditions of habitability, which could put life or well-being at risk and without having the capacity to carry out the necessary housing changes;
To have insufficient material and financial resources;
Not suffering from a serious or profound psychological anomaly, which would impair the regular functioning of the establishment and the interaction between all residents.A medical certificate is required
Not being possible to provide an alternative response that meets the specific needs of the candidate, namely home support;
Priority is given to benefactor candidates and older candidates who meet the greatest number of admission criteria.

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