FGTS Board of Trustees Approves R$ 500 Million Boost for Minha Casa, Minha Vida for 2026

On Thursday (10), the Board of Trustees of the Severance Indemnity Fund (FGTS) approved a R$ 500 million increase in funding allocated to the Minha Casa, Minha Vida housing program for the 2026 fiscal year.

This decision bolsters the budget of the program, which aims to provide low-income families with access to housing. The approved increase will be added to the pool of FGTS subsidies used for construction works, credit granting, and support for social housing projects.

The FGTS Board of Trustees, the body responsible for setting guidelines and allocating the fund's resources, decided on the expansion of subsidies during a meeting attended by board members. The measure aims to ensure the continuity and expansion of housing initiatives, aligning with targets to reduce the country's housing deficit.

Expected impact

With the additional injection of R$ 500 million, the program is expected to serve a larger number of families, expanding the supply of housing units and easing access to home financing for beneficiaries. The increase in funds may also facilitate the resumption or progress of ongoing projects, helping stimulate the civil construction sector.

Institutional context

The FGTS operates as a worker severance and security fund funded by monthly contributions from employers, with objectives that include promoting housing, basic sanitation, and urban infrastructure policies. The Board of Trustees is the collegiate body that establishes the investment policy for the fund's resources, including budget allocations for programs such as Minha Casa, Minha Vida.

By approving the subsidy increase, the Board demonstrates its intention to maintain the housing program as one of the FGTS's primary social investment priorities, reinforcing its role in helping low-income citizens achieve homeownership.

With information from Agência Brasil.