Fernando de Noronha will receive affordable houses made with lightweight concrete technology that facilitates transportation to the island; the investment is R$ 12.9 million and families must have an income of up to R$ 2,850.

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Published on 20/04/2026 at 20:17

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The Government of Pernambuco signed an order for the construction of sustainable housing on the most famous island in Brazil, with delivery expected in 12 months

Fernando de Noronha is known worldwide for its crystal-clear waters, dolphins, and landscapes that look like movie sets. But what few people know is that many residents of the island live in precarious housing conditions, without access to suitable homes.

This is about to change.

The government of Pernambuco signed the order for the construction of 25 sustainable popular houses on the island, with a total investment of R$ 12.9 million.

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Houses for families earning up to R$ 2,850 per month

The homes will be allocated to families with a monthly income of up to R$ 2,850, under the Minha Casa, Minha Vida program.

Each house will have 46.52 square meters, with a porch, living room, two bedrooms, kitchen, service area, and bathroom.

The units will be built in the locality of Três Paus, an area already inhabited by local residents.

Governor Raquel Lyra signed the order on April 14, 2026.

Construction with lightweight concrete blocks on a tropical island with vegetation in the background — *Workers stacking lightweight concrete blocks at a construction site on a tropical island.*

Why lightweight concrete was chosen for the island

Building in Fernando de Noronha is much more expensive and complicated than on the mainland.

All materials need to be transported by boat or plane — which increases the cost of any construction.

Therefore, the houses will be made with lightweight concrete technology, which combines cement with Styrofoam.

The blocks are lighter than conventional ones, which facilitates transportation to the island and speeds up construction on-site.

Additionally, material waste and debris generation are lower — something essential on an island that is an environmental heritage.

Colorful popular houses with porch on a street in a tropical island — *New popular houses on a tree-lined street in a Brazilian tropical island.*

R$ 9.7 million comes from the government of Pernambuco

The total investment is R$ 12.9 million.

Of this amount, R$ 9.7 million is the counterpart from the government of Pernambuco, and the rest comes from the federal government through the Minha Casa, Minha Vida program.

The delivery deadline is 12 months from the start of the works.

Decent housing on the most visited island in Brazil

Fernando de Noronha receives thousands of tourists every year, but the reality of local residents does not always match the island’s international fame.

The 25 houses will not solve the entire housing demand, but they represent the first popular housing project with sustainable technology on the island.

Alternative text: Panorama of Fernando de Noronha with Morro do Pico and boats at sea — *Panoramic view of Fernando de Noronha with Morro do Pico and the beach in the background.*

Still, housing experts warn that the number of units is small compared to the waiting list that exists on the island, and that new projects will be necessary in the coming years.

Fernando de Noronha will receive affordable houses made with lightweight concrete technology that facilitates transportation to the island; the investment is R$ 12.9 million and families must have an income of up to R$ 2,850.

The Government of Pernambuco signed an order for the construction of sustainable housing on the most famous island in Brazil, with delivery expected in 12 months

Houses for families earning up to R$ 2,850 per month

Why lightweight concrete was chosen for the island

R$ 9.7 million comes from the government of Pernambuco

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Houses for families earning up to R$ 2,850 per month

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