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Parana State Government Delivers 864 Units of Affordable Housing in Almirante Tamandare

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Governor Carlos Massa Ratinho Junior inaugurated the Jersey City Club Condominium, a residential complex with 864 units in Almirante Tamandare, in the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba (RMC). The development features 686 subsidized units, with an investment of R$ 10.9 million from the State Government through the Casa Facil Parana program. This is one of the largest residential complexes delivered by the program, which aims to improve the quality of life for the population by providing not only housing but also living areas, dining spaces, and leisure facilities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Jersey City Club Condominium features 864 units, with 686 of them being subsidized through the Casa Facil Parana program, which has invested R$ 10.9 million in the project.
  • The development includes common areas spanning over 40,000 square meters, with features such as barbecue kiosks, swimming pools, party rooms, game rooms, gyms, mini sports courts, pet areas, and more.
  • The program's Casa Facil Parana has benefited more than 123,000 families since its inception in 2019, making it the most far-reaching housing program in Brazil.
  • Eligibility criteria for the subsidy include a family income of up to four minimum wages (R$6,072) and the requirement not to own their own home and not to have previously participated in other public housing programs.
  • The subsidy has allowed residents to deduct the financed amount, with some residents using their FGTS (Government Severance Indemnity Fund) to pay for the down payment.
  • The Parana state government has invested R$115.7 million in subsidies in Almirante Tamandare to date, bringing the total investment in projects to R$1.7 billion, including public and private funds.
  • Cohapar, linked to the State Secretariat of Cities (Secid), has played a key role in the development, working with the private sector to deliver these homes.
  • The program has received praise from residents and officials alike, with many families expressing gratitude for the opportunity to own their own homes and build a better life for themselves and their families.

Statistics:

  • 864 units delivered in the Jersey City Club Condominium.
  • 686 subsidized units.
  • R$ 10.9 million invested by the State Government through the Casa Facil Parana program.
  • 123,000 families benefited by the Casa Facil Parana program since its inception in 2019.
  • R$6,072: maximum family income eligible for the subsidy.
  • R$115.7 million: subsidies invested by the state government in Almirante Tamandare to date.
  • R$1.7 billion: total investment in projects, including public and private funds.

Sources:

  • https://www.parana.pr.gov.br/aen/Noticia/Governador-inaugura-residencial-com-864-apartamentos-em-Almirante-Tamandare
  • https://www.cohapar.pr.gov.br/ (Cohapar website)
  • IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics) for data on food security rates in Brazil.

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