Application of the Fit-for-Purpose Land Administration related to the concepts of the Social Tenure Domain Model in irregular urban areas in Brazilian Municipalities

Résumé

The Multipurpose Land Cadastre (MLC) is an essential instrument for territorial management. However, traditional methods of managing cadastre data often do not cover areas of irregular occupation, hindering urban planning and the implementation of public policy instruments that are essential for promoting territorial justice. In this context, the fit-for-purpose (FFP) approach and the Social Tenure Domain Model (STDM) emerge as viable, flexible, and socially inclusive alternatives. Thus, the main objective of this study is to analyze the efficiency and applicability of FFP in relation to the concepts of STDM in irregular occupations in Brazilian municipalities, using as a case study an irregular occupation in the Municipality of Criciúma - SC. The methodology adopted involved a literature review and the analysis of a practical application. The information from the project carried out by the municipality was obtained from the specific sector of municipal administration, allowing a comparison between the configuration before and after the intervention. As a result, it was found that the initiative covered an area of 29,443.61 m² (29.44 ha), where 94 lots were recorded, of which 77, approximately 81.9%, presented data from their respective occupants. It was also found that 129 buildings were registered, totaling a built-up area of 8,149.72 m². These data highlight the existing informality and reinforce the importance of more accessible methodologies to ensure an updated cadastre consistent with reality. Therefore, it was verified that the combination of STDM, FFP, and the Multipurpose Land Cadastre (MLC) is effective in promoting more inclusive and democratic territorial management, aligned with the principles of the right to the city, contributing to more effective public policies, especially in contexts of social vulnerability.