João Pessoa ranks third in Brazil for Minha Casa, Minha Vida credit

João Pessoa has emerged as a major player in the Brazilian housing market, ranking as the third-largest city in the country for credit volume through the Minha Casa, Minha Vida program during the first half of 2026. According to data from Caixa Econômica Federal, the capital of Paraíba facilitated R$ 1.017 billion in housing financing, trailing only São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

Within the Northeast region, João Pessoa leads all cities in program participation. The city has surpassed 20,400 housing units contracted through the program in recent cycles. This growth reflects a significant demand for housing and underscores the importance of the construction sector in the region.

Across the state of Paraíba, the Minha Casa, Minha Vida program saw a 38% increase in financing volume compared to the first half of 2025, with approximately R$ 4.3 billion in credits contracted between January and June 2026.