Currently, several cities have already adopted what is called “Green IPTU”, which guarantees discounts to citizens who adopt sustainable practices in their properties.
Taxpayers who use rainwater and aquifer recharge are entitled to tax reductions. In addition, practices such as tree planting, recycling, green roofs and the use of clean energy, such as solar, can also generate benefits.
Discounts are generally cumulative and vary between 5% and 20%, but the value depends on each location.
Among the municipalities that currently adopt it are: Araraquara (SP), Balneário Camboriú (SC), Florianópolis (SC), Guarulhos (SP), Maringá (PR), Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Salvador (BA), Santa Maria (RS ), Uberaba (MG) and Vila Velha (ES).
In December 2022 the Federal Senate approved the PEC 13 / 2019, with the aim of encouraging the use of clean energy by reducing taxpayer taxes. The proposed constitutional amendment provides for the adoption of differentiated rates at the federal level. The bill is currently being processed in the Chamber of Deputies.
Green IPTU in Salvador
The capital of Bahia adopted the program in 2015, and it works through a score, based on the sustainable actions adopted. Between 50 and 69 points the discount is 5%, 7% from 70 to 99 points and from 100 points there is a 10% discount.
The scoring categories are Sustainable water management, energy efficiency and alternatives, sustainable design, urban quality, urban green, contributions to ecosystem-based adaptation (AbE), waste management and Bonuses for projects with certification requirements. The points table is available on the Salvador city hall website.
Green IPTU in Guarulhos
In Guarulhos, the mark can reach 20%, with increases for each measure adopted, with at least two. The city's incentive policy began in 2010.
For example, the use of a rainwater harvesting system generates a 3% discount, the installation of a green roof guarantees another 3% discount, among other practices.
Green IPTU in Balneário Camboriú
In Balneário Camboriú, incentives began in 2019 with law Nº4.303. Discounts also accumulate based on the number of measures taken.
The practices that generate the discount are the use of water capture and reuse systems, solar hydraulic heating systems, construction with sustainable materials, the use of a green roof and the use of photovoltaic panels.
Each measure generates a decrease of 2%, 4% or 6% in IPTU.
Discount request
As the prerogative to adopt or not the green IPTU policy lies with each municipality, the request varies from city to city.
Places that adopt this measure usually make the information and rules available on their website. Then, if entitled to the benefit, the taxpayer must gather the necessary documents and submit the request to the responsible agency.
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