Government budget and revenue in São José dos Campos, Brazil: official figures
The city government of São José dos Campos reported R$ 4.73 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 370.7 million of deductions, R$ 369.7 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 6,517 per resident, the 116th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does São José dos Campos collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 29.7% of São José dos Campos' gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 1.51 billion), the 61st highest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 704.0 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 417.2 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is São José dos Campos on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 2.91 billion for São José dos Campos in 2025, 57.1% of gross revenue (the 103rd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of São José dos Campos spend?
São José dos Campos committed R$ 4.86 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 6,697 per resident; the 84th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does São José dos Campos spend on health?
Health took 23.3% of São José dos Campos' 2025 spending (R$ 1.13 billion, R$ 1,561 per resident, the 140th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does São José dos Campos spend on education?
Education took 25.4% of São José dos Campos' 2025 spending (R$ 1.24 billion, R$ 1,703 per resident, the 107th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of São José dos Campos spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of São José dos Campos' 2025 spending were pensions for city employees (17.3%), administration (7.3%) and transport (6.5%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow São José dos Campos compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
São José dos Campos ranks 116 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 113 | Cuiabá | R$ 6,582 |
| 114 | Balsas | R$ 6,578 |
| 115 | Volta Redonda | R$ 6,535 |
| 116 | São José dos Campos | R$ 6,517 |
| 117 | Breves | R$ 6,513 |
| 118 | Pinhais | R$ 6,509 |
| 119 | Limeira | R$ 6,485 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
São José dos Campos ranks 84 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | Itanhaém | R$ 6,790 |
| 82 | Florianópolis | R$ 6,771 |
| 83 | Paranaguá | R$ 6,732 |
| 84 | São José dos Campos | R$ 6,697 |
| 85 | Itumbiara | R$ 6,678 |
| 86 | Maracanaú | R$ 6,677 |
| 87 | Pinhais | R$ 6,672 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
São José dos Campos ranks 61 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Contagem | 30.1% |
| 59 | Taboão da Serra | 30.0% |
| 60 | Franca | 30.0% |
| 61 | São José dos Campos | 29.7% |
| 62 | Cubatão | 29.7% |
| 63 | Americana | 29.6% |
| 64 | Aracaju | 29.6% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
São José dos Campos ranks 140 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 137 | Patos | R$ 1,564 |
| 138 | Caxias | R$ 1,563 |
| 139 | Santa Bárbara D'Oeste | R$ 1,562 |
| 140 | São José dos Campos | R$ 1,561 |
| 141 | Vitória | R$ 1,550 |
| 142 | Salto | R$ 1,534 |
| 143 | Ribeirão Pires | R$ 1,534 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
São José dos Campos ranks 107 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 104 | Jundiaí | R$ 1,721 |
| 105 | Eunápolis | R$ 1,716 |
| 106 | São José dos Pinhais | R$ 1,705 |
| 107 | São José dos Campos | R$ 1,703 |
| 108 | São Bernardo do Campo | R$ 1,693 |
| 109 | Valinhos | R$ 1,689 |
| 110 | Araraquara | R$ 1,687 |
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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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