Portugal has become one of Europe's most sought-after destinations for mobile home living, offering year-round mild weather and an affordable cost of living. Green Village, with a store in Porto/Maia, specialises in mobile home sales and imports. Operating under NIPC PT518231585, the company handles everything from unit selection to final delivery and on-site installation. Mobile homes for sale in Portugal serve as primary residences, holiday retreats, short-term rental units (Alojamento Local), or campsite accommodations. Prices start from 14,576 euros for quality used units imported from the UK, Netherlands, and France, with sea transport included. Demand has surged in recent years, driven by rural tourism, the glamping boom, and the need for affordable housing on urban fringes. Green Village also offers financing up to 120 months, turnkey installation, and full compliance with all applicable Portuguese regulations. Whether you plan to set up in the Algarve, Alentejo, Central Portugal, or the islands, our team guides every step of the project.
Regulations
In Portugal, mobile home installation is governed by the Legal Regime for Urbanisation and Construction (RJUE, DL 555/99, amended by DL 10/2024 and DL 108/2026, in force since 1 October 2026). Article 1-A of the RJUE was repealed on 1 October 2026 (Decree-Law 108/2026, art. 10). The RJUE treats as a «building» (edificação) any construction incorporated into the land with a permanent character, regardless of the construction system (art. 2(a)); whether your installation fits that definition is decided case by case by the câmara municipal. Construction works follow a comunicação prévia in areas covered by a detailed plan (plano de pormenor), execution unit or allotment that fixes the parameters, or in a consolidated urban zone under the conditions of art. 4(4)(e); otherwise, a licença (art. 4(2)(c)). The RJUE does not regulate rural land (solo rústico) itself: it defers to the plans — a licence is refused if it breaches a municipal or inter-municipal plan, an administrative easement or a public-interest restriction (art. 24(1)(a)), and a comunicação prévia must comply with the land-management instruments (art. 34(4)). The câmara municipal decides case by case; request an informação prévia (art. 14). In areas subject to an administrative easement or public-interest restriction — the RJUE lists RAN and REN among those the council must keep on record (art. 119(1)(j) and (l)) — construction works require a licença unless those constraints are set out in a detailed plan, allotment or execution unit (art. 4(2)(h)). On a campsite or tourist development, check with the park and with the câmara municipal how your unit is covered. For short-term rental use (Alojamento Local), the unit must comply with DL 128/2014, including fire safety requirements, accessibility standards, and registration with Turismo de Portugal. The applicable VAT rate on mobile home sales in Portugal is 23%, although used units imported within the EU may benefit from the margin scheme. Green Village's EORI PT518231585 ensures correct customs clearance for imports from third countries such as post-Brexit UK, which have EU customs duty already included in the final price. Individual municipalities may have specific regulations: always consult the local PDM (Municipal Master Plan) before installation.
Transport
Transport is organised by Mobile Home Logistic, Green Village's logistics division, and is included in the delivered price anywhere in Portugal. Green Village handles the customs formalities and obtains every permit the delivery requires, whatever the unit's dimensions.
Pricing
Mobile home prices in Portugal range from 14,576 euros for used single-wide units measuring 10x3.7 metres to €358,034 for luxury twin-unit lodges of 20x6.8 metres. The average price for a used unit in good condition is between 25,000 and 35,000 euros, including transport and customs clearance. VAT at 23% applies on the transaction value, though used units imported within the EU may benefit from the margin scheme with reduced taxation. Financing is arranged with our partner credit institution, from 24 to 120 months, at rates starting from 10% nominal (11.8% APR). Green Village catalogue prices include transport.
Installation
Mobile home installation in Portugal requires site preparation: levelling, a support base (concrete footings or steel chassis), and connections for water, electricity, and sewage. Green Village offers a turnkey service covering site assessment, base preparation, delivery and placement on site, technical connections, and final inspection. For rural locations, a water borehole and septic tank may be necessary. Our certified technicians ensure all connections meet Portuguese standards (ITED for telecommunications, RTIEBT for electrical installations). Recommended annual maintenance includes chassis inspection, guttering, seals, and roof coverings.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need planning permission for a mobile home in Portugal? +
- As a rule, yes. On a licensed campsite or tourist development, check with the park how the installation fits within the park's licence. On your own land, a mobile home installed to stay is an operação urbanística under the RJUE: a licence or a prior communication (comunicação prévia) to the municipal council, depending on the zone and the PDM — being removable does not exempt it. On rural land only where the land-use class admits it. Confirm in writing with the council before buying.
- What is the VAT rate on mobile homes in Portugal? +
- The standard VAT rate is 23%. Used units imported from within the EU may benefit from the margin scheme, reducing the tax burden. Green Village handles all fiscal documentation.
- How does transport from the UK to Portugal work? +
- Transport is organised by Mobile Home Logistic, Green Village's logistics division, and is included in the delivered price.
- Can I use a mobile home for short-term rental in Portugal? +
- Yes. The unit must comply with DL 128/2014 requirements, including fire safety, accessibility, and registration with Turismo de Portugal. Green Village assists with the entire licensing process.
- Does Green Village have showrooms in Portugal? +
- Yes, we have a store in Porto/Maia, a showroom in Ribeirinha (Azores) and showrooms in Vigo (Spain), La Séguinière (France, by appointment) and Jundiaí (Brazil). You can visit and inspect units in person before purchasing.
