Temporary Housing

Habitação Temporária

What is it?

Temporary housing provides short-term accommodation for people experiencing homelessness or housing emergencies. Depending on the service, accommodation may include

  • Safe temporary housing;
  • Meals;
  • Personal hygiene facilities;
  • Clothing and essential items;
  • Social support;
  • Psychological support;
  • Assistance with accessing healthcare, employment, housing and other public services.

Who can access temporary accommodation?

Temporary accommodation is generally intended for people experiencing homelessness or an emergency housing situation.

Access is assessed on a case-by-case basis and depends on factors such as:

  • availability of places;
  • individual vulnerability;
  • family situation;
  • referral by social services or other support organisations.

Documents Required

There is no single list of required documents for all temporary accommodation centres. Depending on the organisation, you may be asked to present:

  • a valid identity document (passport or national identity card, if available);
  • a residence permit or other proof of legal residence, if applicable;
  • any additional documents requested by the accommodation provider.

People who do not have identity or residence documents may still receive support. If necessary, accommodation providers may refer individuals to AIMA or other specialised organisations that assist migrants and people in vulnerable situations.

How to access temporary accommodation?

  1. Contact the accommodation provider directly or a local social support organisation;
  2. Explain your current housing situation;
  3. If required, attend an assessment interview;
  4. Present any available identification or supporting documents;
  5. If a place is available and you meet the centre's admission criteria, you will be offered temporary accommodation;

Community Tips and Learning

As admission procedures differ between organisations, it is advisable to contact the accommodation centre in advance to confirm:

  • current availability;
  • admission criteria;
  • required documentation;
  • opening hours;
  • whether a referral is needed.

Shelter List

Albergues Noturnos de Lisboa (capacity for 85 people)
Abrigo da Graça (capacity for 26 people)
Centro de Acolhimento do Beato (is divided into four types of accommodation)
  • Temporary Accommodation Center (capacity for 78 people)
  • Male Integration Community (capacity for 30 people)
  • Female Integration Community (capacity for 18 people)
  • Emergency Accommodation Center (capacity for 145 people)
  • Address: Rua Gualdim Pais, 95, 1900-254 Lisboa
  • Email: info@assoc-vitae.org
  • Phone: 925 293 508
Centro de Alojamento Temporário de Xabregas (capacity for 75 people)
Residência Solitária de Lisboa (capacity for 25 people)
Unidade Integrativa da Quinta do Lavrado (capacity for 40 people)
Centro de Alojamento de Emergência Social “Ponto de Luz” (capacity for 25 people)
Centro de Acolhimento para Refugiados
  • Address: Rua Senhora da Conceição, 20- Bairro dos Telefones, 2695-854 Bobadela
  • Email: geral@cpr.pt
  • Phone: 219 943 431

Where we are

Rua Carvalho Araújo 66-B
1900-140 Lisboa
Portugal

How to Get Here

  • Metro: Linha Verde (Green Line) - Intendente Station
  • Bus: 708, 730, 742, 794

Opening hours

Mon, Tue, Thu
10:00–12:30 & 14:00–17:30
Wednesday (Extended)
Until 19:30
Friday
Until 18:30
No appointment needed. Just walk in.

Contact info

+351 964 809 959