Mayor Nunes proposes automatic permits for social housing construction

Mayor Ricardo Nunes' administration plans to extend automatic permit approval to social housing projects. This change aims to streamline the construction process for affordable housing. The proposal is part of the city's updated Meta Plan, which includes simplifying licensing for buildings up to 500 square meters. Social housing already receives tax incentives for developers. This initiative follows a period where social housing units were misused for short-term rentals, leading to a municipal inquiry. The mayor stated the goal is to reduce bureaucracy.