Housing policy for the homeless population

challenges and relevants aspects

Abstract

This article reflects on key aspects to consider when formulating a public housing policy targeting the homeless population. The study focuses on the programs Minha Casa, Minha Vida (MCMV), Social Rental, and Housing First programs included in the National Ruas Visíveis Plan (PNRV) as well as on the Social Rent program. The analysis employed a qualitative approach using a systematic review methodology. The article addresses two questions: a) how do these housing programs include this population? b) what are the main challenges to implementation, and what measures are being taken to address them? The findings indicate that, within these housing models, the homeless population when included at all is not effectively integrated, often due to administrative priorities, or due to a lack of the intersectoral coordination required to serve this group. Only the Moradia Primeiro program explicitly targets the homeless population. Key aspects for formulating a housing policy for this demographic such as budget allocation, intersectoral coordination, program duration, and rental costs were analyzed across the programs to assess how they facilitate the realization of rights for the homeless population.