The issue of housing is extremely important in Brazil. Therefore, the Federal Government created the Social Rent benefit. Basically, he helps families who, for some reason, lost their place.

Therefore, Social Rent is so useful for these families to find a new place to live. How much to be included in one of the government housing programs. 

Therefore, in today's article, we will explain a little more about how this benefit works. Continue reading and find out!

First, it is important to understand the difference between Social Rent and Housing Allowance. That's because the Social Rent benefit is a federal aid. That is, it comes from the government of the country.

Meanwhile, Housing Aid is a benefit granted by the municipality. Therefore, by the municipalities themselves. In today's article, we are focusing on Social Rental.

Therefore, the benefit is an emergency measure. That is, it is available for families who lose their home for various reasons. For example, natural disasters such as landslides, fires, repossession, etc.

In this way, Aluguel Social offers monthly payments to these family groups. By the way, it is paid for an indefinite period. In that sense, until the family regains its place to live.

But it is also common for these families to end up being included in government housing programs.

In short, the value of the Social Rent benefit is R$400 per month. This amount lasts for an average of 12 months. After this period, the government checks the family's situation and may or may not extend the benefit.

In addition, by being in Social Rental, the government can pay greater attention to your family group. For example, being a priority in government housing programs, which offer free, quality housing.

In this sense, to be in Social Rent, you also need to meet some requirements. 

First, like all government aid, you need to have your registration in CadÚnico up to date. That's because it's through him that all information about your family is centralized.

In addition, it is also necessary that the family is a beneficiary of the Brazil Aid. This is the only way to participate in the Social Rent benefit. Because this is a benefit intended only for families in a situation of social vulnerability.

In addition, to receive the Social Rent, the family must receive the Social Tariff for electricity. But this is automatic if you already receive the Auxílio Brasil and have your registration regularized in CadÚnico.

Finally, remember that if you qualify for Housing Assistance, the rules are similar. That is, the registration in CadÚnico is also essential, for example. Therefore, to regularize your situation, attend the CRAS closest to you.

In summary, like most social benefits, with Social Rent your request goes through a social worker. That is, this professional will assess whether or not your family should receive the benefit.

In this sense, it is necessary to make the request and wait for the evaluation of the process. Remembering that the request is made directly at CRAS. Therefore, the answer probably comes over the phone or must be checked in person.

Finally, the Social Rent benefit is an emergency benefit and helps several families who lose their homes. Especially in rainy seasons, it is very common for people to lose their homes.

Therefore, in the recommended article below, we will show you how you can apply for Social Rent, if you need to. Keep reading and find out how to do it!