The mayor of Teresina, Silvio Mendes, announced the suspension of the collection of the Urban Property Tax (IPTU) for the year 2026, which includes a promise to refund taxpayers who have already paid the tax. This decision came after significant public backlash regarding what residents viewed as excessive increases in the tax rates. The administration is currently working on operational details regarding how refunds will be processed and has expressed their commitment to ensuring that all taxpayers receive their money back promptly.

According to the Municipal Finance Secretariat, technical teams are in discussions to finalize the procedures for issuing refunds. It is expected that by Wednesday, the fourth of the month, the municipal management will clarify and publicize the necessary steps for taxpayers to recover their payments. The decision affects all properties, including those that were originally exempt from the tax requirement, indicating a broad approach to addressing the public's concerns.

The refund initiative and tax suspension reflect the city's responsiveness to citizen input and aim to restore public confidence in local governance. As the local government navigates the logistics of the refunds, the community will be watching closely to gauge the effectiveness of these measures and whether they address the underlying issues of taxation fairness and satisfaction among residents of Teresina.