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As is known, access to social programs and government benefits is guaranteed through the Single Registry. Now, it is possible for an additional benefit in the amount of R$$ 800 to be received by beneficiaries.
The current government has given significant attention to implementing welfare policies. In addition to Bolsa Família, the main income transfer program, there are other options, such as social tariffs, tax exemptions, discounts on public services, among others.
It is important to highlight that Bolsa Família has undergone adjustments and, depending on the family composition, the amount provided per group can reach R$1,900. However, you are probably interested in knowing more about this additional benefit and whether you are eligible to receive it.
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Read on to find out.
What is the nature of the additional benefit in the amount of R$ 800?
In simple terms, we are referring to Social Rent. This program aims to ensure the basic right to housing, recognizing the importance of adequate housing for people's well-being and dignity.
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Through this benefit, the government seeks to minimize the impacts of the lack of financial resources, offering support so that families in vulnerable situations can afford to pay rent and, in this way, avoid homelessness or precarious housing.
However, it is essential to emphasize that Social Rent is intended for specific groups that meet criteria established by public policies. The amount granted, up to R$$ 800, may vary depending on the local reality, individual needs and characteristics of the beneficiary family.
This initiative aims to promote a solution that ensures that families with financial difficulties have access to decent housing, providing stability and minimum housing conditions.
It is important to emphasize that the assistance offered is temporary in nature. The ultimate goal is for these families to find suitable and permanent housing, either through the acquisition of a new property or through government housing programs, such as Minha Casa Minha Vida.
In fact, this program has already been resumed and the construction of affordable housing is already underway in several states.
However, you are probably curious to know under what circumstances the government provides an additional benefit worth R$ 800 towards the rent. Check it out below.
How to apply for Social Rent?
As mentioned previously, the basic requirement is to be registered in the Single Registry for Social Programs – CadÚnico. However, this assistance also depends on other criteria, since the amount is released in specific situations.
Furthermore, it is important to note that there is a predefined period for transfers. That said, check if you fit the beneficiary profile:
- People who have lost their homes due to natural disasters such as floods, landslides, fires or collapses. These public calamity situations result in the partial or total destruction of homes, leaving people homeless and looking for solutions to rebuild their lives.
Rebuilding homes can be a lengthy and complex process, involving coordination of efforts between governments, non-governmental organizations and the local community.
- Individuals who have undergone the process of housing eviction, such as the repossession of a squatter property. Low-income or vulnerable individuals often end up occupying areas that are not legally their property, due to necessity or lack of adequate housing options.
When repossession occurs, these people are forced to leave the place where they lived, often without suitable housing alternatives or support to deal with this transition.
Thus, housing eviction can result in forced displacement, worsening the situation of vulnerability and increasing the socioeconomic challenges faced by these people.
Increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness in Brazil
In conclusion, it is important to highlight the importance of initiatives such as the additional benefit in the amount of R$ 800 to address this basic need of the citizen, which is the right to housing.
During the pandemic and in the post-pandemic period, there was a significant increase in the number of people living on the streets. This was due to the major economic crisis, which resulted in high unemployment rates and reduced income for workers.
Furthermore, social inequality also increased during this period. In any case, a program that aims to offer assistance to families in situations of social vulnerability in relation to housing is essential to try to mitigate the effects of this process we are experiencing.
