These Cities Are Donating Land to Those Who Want to Live and Build; See the Rules and Who Can Participate

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 25/04/2025 at 07:49

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Interior Cities Adopt Strategy of Donating Land to Attract Families, Promote Development, and Transform the Countryside into a Viable Alternative to Life in Big Centers

While large urban centers struggle with overcrowding and high housing costs, small towns in the interior of Brazil are going in the opposite direction. Municipalities like Prudente de Morais in Minas Gerais and Cândido Godói in Rio Grande do Sul are offering land for free to those who want to live and build a new life.

The proposal is simple: attract families to combat depopulation, boost local commerce, and strengthen the economy by increasing the circulation of people and resources. This measure attracts those who dream of leaving the rental cycle and seeking a better quality of life in a quieter environment.

How the Programs Work

Each city adopts its model, but the principles are similar. The municipalities donate the land through municipal law projects. In return, the beneficiaries must build their houses within a period that ranges from two to five years.

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Cities That Have Already Adopted the Measure

Several municipalities have already implemented the project. Prudente de Morais offers, in addition to the land, tax incentives to attract new residents. Cândido Godói, known as the “city of twins,” distributes lots in planned neighborhoods.

Other examples include Serrana in São Paulo, which has previously used this model, and Porto Xavier in Rio Grande do Sul, which issues periodic public notices for the free allocation of urban land.

Infrastructure and Support

The donated lots generally come with basic infrastructure such as water, electricity, and paving. Some municipalities provide technical guidance and engineering support during construction.

In some cases, new residents also have access to housing programs or subsidized credit lines. Additionally, many of these cities have good HDI, low crime rates, and quality public services. The idea is gaining momentum and transforming the countryside into a real life alternative.

With information from Correio Braziliense.

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