Brazil Sets 2026 Goal to Contract 1 Million Minha Casa, Minha Vida Units

Overview

• The government says it has the resources to reach 3 million contracted units by the end of 2026, with about 2 million already signed since Lula took office.
• Monthly contracting is slated to rise to roughly 80,000 from a prior 60,000 pace, and November reached about 80,000.
• Funding earmarks include R$22.5 billion for the lowest-income bracket, with R$5.5 billion in the 2026 federal budget, plus R$144 billion from the FGTS next year.
• About 172,000 units are under construction in the lowest-income tier, and roughly 40,000 keys are expected to be delivered in 2026, contingent on work schedules.
• Income thresholds will be updated early next year, with the lowest tier moving to around two minimum wages, and Minister Jader Filho plans to leave by March to run for Congress as the ministry emphasizes continuity.