# Municipal governance and fiscal policies in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/municipal-governance-and-fiscal-policies-in-brazil-and-pt
> Updated: 2026-09-28T16:40:45.000Z. Sources: 57. Developments: 4.

Municipalities in Brazil continue to advance legislative and fiscal activities focused on local governance, social welfare, and public security. 

In Curitiba, recent developments include the unanimous approval of new school transportation rules, which allow for more flexible vehicle transfers between authorized providers, and a R$ 13 million supplementary credit for the Curitiba Housing Company (Cohab-CT) to address tax and social security obligations. The Municipal Health Secretariat also reported that 17.27% of net current revenues were allocated to health during the first eight months of 2026, exceeding the constitutional minimum. 

Security and environmental measures are also evolving; in Araraquara, the Municipal Secretariat of Security and Urban Mobility announced an initial R$ 544,000 investment to acquire 9mm semi-automatic pistols for the Municipal Civil Guard (GCM). In Votuporanga, authorities are deploying drones to monitor and combat illegal waste dumping. 

Fiscal transparency and administrative updates remain a priority. In Apucarana, the administration reported positive fiscal results for the second quadrimestre, with R$ 489.1 million in revenue, meeting constitutional requirements for health and education spending. In Itu, the City Council unanimously approved a project to regulate the Industrial District, including the allocation of 5% of specific revenues to sports, leisure, and culture. Additionally, Niterói has modernized its tax payment system to include PIX and credit card options. 

Other regional activities include Marília’s ‘Pink October’ cancer awareness campaigns and a large-scale housing event, Maringá’s ‘Desenrola Maringá – Phase 2’ law, and literacy guidelines in São Ludgero.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Municipalities in Brazil report on security and health investments

Municipalities in Brazil report on local governance: Araraquara invests R$ 544,000 in arming its Civil Guard, while Curitiba reports increased health spending and new digital medical services.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/municipalities-in-brazil-report-on-security-and-health-investments

### 2026-09-28: Municipalities in Brazil implement new local policies and fiscal updates

Municipalities across Brazil are implementing new policies, including fiscal reporting in Apucarana, industrial regulation in Itu, and enhanced school transport rules in Curitiba.

37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marlia-city-council-to-vote-on-security-monitoring-and-budget-bills

### 2026-09-21: Portuguese municipalities announce 2027 tax relief measures

Portuguese municipalities Santa Maria da Feira and Valença have announced fiscal policies for 2027, focusing on IMI tax exemptions and surtax relief to support families and small businesses.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-municipalities-announce-2027-tax-relief-measures

### 2026-09-21: Municipalities in Brazil and Portugal advance local legislative agendas

Municipalities in Brazil and Portugal are advancing diverse legislative agendas, ranging from tax reductions and salary adjustments to infrastructure projects and the creation of new social support programs.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/municipal-chambers-in-brazil-and-portugal-address-local-legislation

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