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Inland cities adopt land donation strategies to attract families, promote development and transform the countryside into a viable alternative to life in large cities
While large urban centers are suffering from overcrowding and high housing costs, small cities in the interior of Brazil are moving in the opposite direction. Municipalities such as Prudente de Morais, in Minas Gerais, and Cândido Godói, in Rio Grande do Sul, are offering free land to anyone who wants to live there and build a new life.
The proposal is simple: attract families to combat depopulation, boost local commerce and strengthen saving with more circulation of people and resources. The measure attracts the attention of those who dream of leaving their rental property and seeking quality of life in a more peaceful environment.
How the programs work
Each city adopts its own model, but the principles are similar. City governments donate land through municipal bills. In exchange, beneficiaries must build their homes within a period of two to five years.
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The property must be used as a primary residence, avoiding real estate speculation. In some regions, land is given priority to low-income families, young couples and local residents. The aim is to permanently retain residents and balance urban growth.
Cities that have already adopted the measure
Several municipalities have already implemented the project. Prudente de Morais offers, in addition to land, tax incentives to attract new residents. Cândido Godói, known as the “city of twins”, distributes lots in planned neighborhoods.
Other examples are Serrana, in São Paulo, which has already used the model in the past, and Porto Xavier, in Rio Grande do Sul, which periodically issues notices for the free transfer of urban land.
Infrastructure and support
Donated lots usually already come with basic infrastructure such as water, electricity and paving. Some city governments monitor the construction work with technical guidance and engineering support.
In some cases, new residents also have access to housing programs or subsidized credit lines. In addition, many of these cities have a good HDI, low crime rates, and quality public services. The idea is gaining momentum and transforming the countryside into a real alternative way of life.
With information from Correio Braziliense.
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