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Minha Casa, Minha Vida Program is revived through a provisional measure and reaches the Senate
The Minha Casa, Minha Vida housing initiative, under the supervision of the federal government, returns to the spotlight with Congress’s assessment of provisional measure 1,162/2023. The plan is to assist families with a monthly income of up to R$ 8 thousand in urban areas and an annual income of up to R$ 96 thousand in rural regions. The bill, approved by the Chamber of Deputies on June 7, also includes authorization to use funds from the Severance Indemnity Fund (FGTS) for actions related to Urban Land Regularization (Reurb), including public lighting, basic sanitation, public roads, and stormwater drainage. The major innovation is the Senate’s initiative to begin assessing on Tuesday (13), at 2 p.m., the provisional measure that reinstated the program.
Who are the beneficiaries according to income?
Three income categories were established for beneficiaries with earnings of up to R$ 8,000 per month, as well as the annual equivalents for rural areas, due to the seasonal nature of earnings in these regions. The Minha Casa, Minha Vida program was launched in 2009 and ended in 2020, being replaced by Casa Verde e Amarela during Jair Bolsonaro's government. The provisional measure still needs to be discussed in the Senate.
Minha Casa Minha Vida: How does the program work?
Minha Casa, Minha Vida is a government initiative launched in 2009 to help low-income families acquire their own homes. In 2023, the program returned with new guidelines, enabling a greater number of people to participate.
Currently, the intention is to make 2 million homes available by 2026. Without a doubt, a great opportunity for those who want to stop paying rent. Previously, only families with an income of up to R$ 1,800 per month could participate.
Thus, families now receiving up to R$ 2,640 monthly may qualify for Tier 1. The program facilitates the purchase of completed or off-plan properties, in both urban and rural areas. The cost of the residence varies according to the location, but generally ranges from R$ 230,000 to R$ 240,000.
Among the priorities to be served by the program are women-headed families and women in vulnerable situations.
Other proposals will also be reviewed by the Senate
Tax benefits and supplementary law
The Senate Plenary is evaluating the supplementary bill that establishes mechanisms for analyzing and reviewing tax benefits granted to legal entities by the Union, resulting in reduced revenue or increased expenses. The proposal aims to improve the Fiscal Responsibility Law (LRF – Supplementary Law 101, of 2000) and calculate the impact of tax benefits on the finances of states and municipalities.
July Amarelo activities
Another proposal on the agenda is Bill 3,765/2020, which defines the actions to be carried out during Yellow July activities, dedicated to the fight against viral hepatitis. The bill provides for lectures and educational activities, media campaigns, events, and the illumination of public buildings with yellow lights.
Protocol on the Transfer of Persons Subject to Special Regimes
Finally, the Plenary is expected to consider Legislative Decree Bill (PDL) 160/2022, which discusses the text of the Protocol on the Transfer of Persons Subject to Special Regimes, signed in Asunción, Paraguay, on June 20, 2005. The protocol complements the agreement on the transfer of convicted persons between the States Parties to Mercosur, Bolivia, and Chile, and addresses the transfer of persons subject to special regimes, such as minors.
