What are RDP Houses?
Is a program that affords a beneficiary to acquire a house that is built and provided by the government through a government subsidy.
How Many RDP Houses In South Africa?
The Department of Housing has confirmed that more than 3 million RDP houses have been built and have benefited up to 20 million people.
How many RDP houses are built in South Africa?
Since the provision of the first subsidy in 1994 until today, the South African government has provided between two and three million subsidized housing units—popularly known as RDP housing—for low-income beneficiaries.
Can a foreigner buy an RDP house in South Africa?
It’s important to note that Government Subsidy houses are owned, not rented, by the beneficiaries. Of course, there are certain requirements to qualify for an RDP house. Applicants must be South African citizens.
Do I need a visa to buy property in South Africa?
Requirements. Foreigners who wish to purchase property in South Africa must have a valid passport, a permanent residence permit, any valid visa, or an endorsement in their passport allowing them to reside in South Africa.
Can you rent an RDP house in South Africa?
Once the homeowner has received the keys and the deed for the property from the housing department, they become the owner. However, this does not mean that they can rent out their RDP house. Renting out an RDP house is illegal as it may not be used to generate a source of income.