Government budget and revenue in São José, Brazil: official figures
The city government of São José reported R$ 1.50 billion of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 127.0 million of deductions, R$ 85.9 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 5,219 per resident, the 117th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does São José collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 32.0% of São José's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 520.3 million), the 46th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 180.7 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 168.8 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is São José on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 755.8 million for São José in 2025, 46.5% of gross revenue (the 32nd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of São José spend?
São José committed R$ 1.36 billion of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 4,731 per resident; the 82nd lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does São José spend on health?
Health took 22.2% of São José's 2025 spending (R$ 302.1 million, R$ 1,051 per resident, the 75th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does São José spend on education?
Education took 32.5% of São José's 2025 spending (R$ 441.4 million, R$ 1,536 per resident, the 138th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of São José spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of São José's 2025 spending were administration (11.5%), urban services and infrastructure (11.0%) and pensions for city employees (6.2%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow São José compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
São José ranks 203 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | Codó | R$ 5,281 |
| 201 | Imperatriz | R$ 5,277 |
| 202 | Fortaleza | R$ 5,253 |
| 203 | São José | R$ 5,219 |
| 204 | São Vicente | R$ 5,209 |
| 205 | Camboriú | R$ 5,195 |
| 206 | Mossoró | R$ 5,185 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
São José ranks 238 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 235 | Parnaíba | R$ 4,735 |
| 236 | Vila Velha | R$ 4,734 |
| 237 | Mauá | R$ 4,732 |
| 238 | São José | R$ 4,731 |
| 239 | Embu das Artes | R$ 4,730 |
| 240 | Camboriú | R$ 4,691 |
| 241 | Sapucaia do Sul | R$ 4,691 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
São José ranks 46 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Guarulhos | 32.1% |
| 44 | Sinop | 32.1% |
| 45 | Vila Velha | 32.1% |
| 46 | São José | 32.0% |
| 47 | Natal | 32.0% |
| 48 | São Carlos | 31.9% |
| 49 | Cuiabá | 31.5% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
São José ranks 245 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 242 | Sumaré | R$ 1,069 |
| 243 | Presidente Prudente | R$ 1,062 |
| 244 | Cabo de Santo Agostinho | R$ 1,056 |
| 245 | São José | R$ 1,051 |
| 246 | Macapá | R$ 1,050 |
| 247 | Luziânia | R$ 1,049 |
| 248 | Itacoatiara | R$ 1,040 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
São José ranks 138 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 135 | Florianópolis | R$ 1,543 |
| 136 | Teixeira de Freitas | R$ 1,539 |
| 137 | Cachoeirinha | R$ 1,538 |
| 138 | São José | R$ 1,536 |
| 139 | Castanhal | R$ 1,536 |
| 140 | Formosa | R$ 1,534 |
| 141 | Araguaína | R$ 1,531 |
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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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