Politics
São Paulo State and City Housing Allocations Target Residents Across Municipalities
Allocations support new units for families in 146 municipalities and the central region while adjusting eligibility for low-income households.
How we reported this
Governor Tarcísio de Freitas launched a R$6.4 billion state housing and urban development package in February 2026 that includes 10,000 new CDHU homes across 146 municipalities and 23,000 units in the Novas Centralidades program near rail lines. The São Paulo state government is also conducting public hearings for a R$2.5 billion Public-Private Partnership to build 6,575 housing units in the central region, with a concession notice expected in the first half of 2026. These measures directly affect families seeking homes in those locations by expanding supply through state programs.
Metropolitan and city-level allocations
The metropolitan policy targets 17,400 families in 11 municipalities with R$3.3 billion for new homes, requalification, and land regularization, offering differentiated payment conditions and zero-interest subsidies for low-income brackets. São Paulo City Hall allocated R$6.65 billion for housing in 2026, up from R$5.56 billion in 2025. This funding supports over 43,682 units under construction and more than 17,986 deliveries since the 2021 creation of the Pode Entrar program, affecting residents who qualify for these ongoing projects.
These budgets and packages address housing needs for households in specific urban and suburban areas by directing resources toward construction, upgrades, and regularization. Residents in the 11 municipalities covered by the metropolitan policy may access subsidies that reduce monthly costs for eligible low-income groups. Families in the central region stand to benefit from the planned PPP units once the concession process advances.
National program adjustments and next steps
New national rules for the Minha Casa, Minha Vida program took effect on January 2, 2026, raising maximum eligible property values to R$255,000-R$270,000 in large urban centers for families earning up to R$4,700 monthly. This change applies to qualifying households in São Paulo by expanding the range of properties that can be financed under the program.
The state government continues public hearings on the R$2.5 billion PPP, while the city maintains its R$6.65 billion allocation for 2026. The metropolitan policy remains focused on delivering support to the identified 17,400 families through the allocated R$3.3 billion. Residents in the covered municipalities can follow updates on eligibility and timelines through official channels as implementation proceeds.