westerncape.gov.za Social Housing Service : Western Cape Government

westerncape.gov.za Social Housing Service : Western Cape Government

Name of the Organization : Western Cape Government

Status of Facility : Social Housing Service

Head Office : Pretoria

Website : https://www.westerncape.gov.za/service/social-housing

Western Cape Social Housing Service

Description :

** Social Housing is a rental or co-operative housing option for households earning between R1 501 – R7 500 per month.

** Social Housing projects require management by an institution, which should be an accredited Social Housing Institution.

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** Social Housing projects should be developed within areas that contribute to spatial, economic and social development.

Who can access the service?

** Households earning between R1 501 – R7 500 per month.

How does someone qualify for the service?

You qualify for the service if you are :

** Married or cohabiting.

** A single person with financial dependants.

** A South African citizen.

** Competent to contract.

** Have a joint monthly household income of between R1 501 – R7 500.

** Not benefitted previously from a Government Housing Programme.

** Registered on the Municipal Housing Demand Database.

How do I access the service?

Look out for :

** Adverts for applications placed in local newspapers.

** Contact the office of the Social Housing Institution (SHI), where you will be screened in line with criteria.

** Successful applicants are invited to attend information and education sessions.

Where do I find the forms I need to fill in?

** Forms are obtainable from the following Social Housing Institutions :

Official contacts :

** Communicare – 021 421 6008

** SOHCO -086 107 6426

** CTCHC -021 552 1780

** Own Haven – 086 169 6428

** DOMUS – 021 471 4300

** Madulammoho – 011 725 3284

Are there any related services, and why are they related?

** Institutional Subsidies – Rent to Own principle geared at lower income households

** Gap Market – Catering to individuals in R3 500 – R15 000 income bracket