# Brazil municipal housing projects > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-municipal-housing-projects > Updated: 2026-08-04T17:35:31.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. In early August 2026, Brazilian municipalities reported progress on local housing initiatives tied to federal programs. In Denise, Mato Grosso, the mayor highlighted construction of 50 units under the SER Família Habitação “Faixa Zero” scheme, while Porto Alegre began demolishing homes to make way for a flood‑protection system, relocating families through the federal “Compra Assistida” program. A few days later, officials in Aparecida de Goiânia announced plans to submit legislation for 900 new apartments under the Minha Casa, Minha Vida program, alongside loans for early‑education centers, a land‑lease scheme to attract private investment, and changes to municipal tax incentives. In Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, a bidding process was opened for the construction of 40 popular‑housing units funded by the Federal Housing Rental Fund. Together, the snapshots show a continued expansion of municipal housing construction across Brazil, with increasing scale, diversified funding sources, and complementary measures such as education facilities and economic‑development incentives. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-04: Brazilian municipalities unveil new housing and economic development projects Mayors in Aparecida de Goiânia and Rio do Sul announced housing and development projects, including 900 new apartments and 40 popular‑housing units funded by federal programs. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-municipalities-unveil-new-housing-and-economic-development-projects ### 2026-08-01: Brazilian municipalities advance housing projects and flood protection Brazilian cities Denise and Porto Alegre report progress on municipal housing: Denise advances 50 homes and eases pharmacy access, while Porto Alegre begins demolishing 70 houses in Vila Dique for flood‑protek​ 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-municipalities-advance-housing-projects-and-flood-protection --- Cite as: Brazil municipal housing projects. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-municipal-housing-projects