Government budget and revenue in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil: official figures
The city government of São José do Rio Preto reported R$ 3.25 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 159.5 million of deductions, R$ 159.5 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 6,843 per resident, the 91st highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does São José do Rio Preto collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 31.1% of São José do Rio Preto's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 1.06 billion), the 51st highest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 422.8 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 372.4 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is São José do Rio Preto on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 1.52 billion for São José do Rio Preto in 2025, 44.5% of gross revenue (the 24th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of São José do Rio Preto spend?
São José do Rio Preto committed R$ 3.08 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 6,471 per resident; the 102nd highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does São José do Rio Preto spend on health?
Health took 25.1% of São José do Rio Preto's 2025 spending (R$ 771.7 million, R$ 1,623 per resident, the 119th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does São José do Rio Preto spend on education?
Education took 20.6% of São José do Rio Preto's 2025 spending (R$ 633.8 million, R$ 1,332 per resident, the 104th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of São José do Rio Preto spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of São José do Rio Preto's 2025 spending were administration (13.7%), pensions for city employees (9.2%) and sanitation (7.8%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow São José do Rio Preto compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
São José do Rio Preto ranks 91 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | Osasco | R$ 6,869 |
| 89 | Cabo de Santo Agostinho | R$ 6,869 |
| 90 | Ribeirão Preto | R$ 6,858 |
| 91 | São José do Rio Preto | R$ 6,843 |
| 92 | Rio Grande | R$ 6,809 |
| 93 | Lages | R$ 6,799 |
| 94 | Cachoeirinha | R$ 6,798 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
São José do Rio Preto ranks 102 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 99 | Maringá | R$ 6,513 |
| 100 | Toledo | R$ 6,506 |
| 101 | Breves | R$ 6,478 |
| 102 | São José do Rio Preto | R$ 6,471 |
| 103 | Mogi Guaçu | R$ 6,456 |
| 104 | Marília | R$ 6,453 |
| 105 | São Carlos | R$ 6,438 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
São José do Rio Preto ranks 51 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | São Carlos | 31.9% |
| 49 | Cuiabá | 31.5% |
| 50 | Lauro de Freitas | 31.5% |
| 51 | São José do Rio Preto | 31.1% |
| 52 | Hortolândia | 30.9% |
| 53 | Votorantim | 30.8% |
| 54 | Cascavel | 30.5% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
São José do Rio Preto ranks 119 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 116 | Crato | R$ 1,636 |
| 117 | Balsas | R$ 1,626 |
| 118 | Imperatriz | R$ 1,624 |
| 119 | São José do Rio Preto | R$ 1,623 |
| 120 | Nilópolis | R$ 1,621 |
| 121 | São Leopoldo | R$ 1,618 |
| 122 | Sertãozinho | R$ 1,613 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
São José do Rio Preto ranks 216 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 213 | Limeira | R$ 1,340 |
| 214 | Passos | R$ 1,340 |
| 215 | Franco da Rocha | R$ 1,336 |
| 216 | São José do Rio Preto | R$ 1,332 |
| 217 | Fazenda Rio Grande | R$ 1,325 |
| 218 | Santa Luzia | R$ 1,324 |
| 219 | Presidente Prudente | R$ 1,324 |
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Sources
- Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI: SICONFI API, Declaração de Contas Anuais (DCA) Annex I-C, budget revenue realised, 2025 (2024 where 2025 was not filed), for the 320 listed municipalities (gzip of request URL -> exact API response), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 8e46cf2e4cc4…)
- Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI: SICONFI API, Declaração de Contas Anuais (DCA) Annex I-E, budget spending by function, 2025 (2024 where 2025 was not filed), for the 320 listed municipalities (gzip of request URL -> exact API response), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 2d3d576cb339…)
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