Government subsidy housing (commonly known as RDP houses) These are houses that have been built by the government and are given to low-income families.
Below is How To Get An RDP House In South Africa
To qualifies for An RDP House In South Africa
| You must: Be a South African citizen. Be contractually capable. Be married or habitually cohabit with a partner. Be single and have financial dependents. Earn less than R3500.01 per month per household. Be a first-time government subsidy recipient. Be a first-time homeowner. Single Military Veterans without financial dependant. |
What are the essential documents that I must have to qualify?
| Applicant and spouse’s Identity DocumentsBirth certificates of children proof of income if working. (Salary Slip) |
Where can I apply for An RDP House In South Africa?
| Provincial Department of Human SettlementsLocal Municipality |
How long must I wait for An RDP House In South Africa?
| Waiting lists are locally driven initiatives and in each municipality, the waiting period differs. Housing development normally takes place within a planned and prioritized process where the local conditions dictate what area should receive assistance first. You must also remember that housing development takes time normally at least two years before a house in a new area is ready for occupation. We are trying our best to speed up the delivery rate. |
Fees for applying for An RDP HouseIn South Africa
| No fee is charged. In the past, beneficiaries were expected to contribute R2 479.00 towards achieving access to the housing subsidy – or as a way “to top up” to the subsidy for houses that were being built using the People’s Housing Process model. With this model people were responsible for the construction of their own houses. This model no longer exists. |
How much does an RDP house cost in South Africa?
The total cost to the government to build one RDP house is around ZAR110 000 ($8,800) and according to the learners’ research, the Eco2 House will cost 12% more. Despite the 12% construction increase, the savings are beneficial over the long term.
Can I buy an RDP house in South Africa?
Not only is the act of selling RDP houses a smack in the face of the government’s intention of eradicating homelessness, but it is also illegal.
This is so because those beneficiaries who sell RDP houses are vulnerable persons who may not be able to acquire a home of their own after selling.