How can I get a free house in South Africa?

How can I get a free house in South Africa?

To qualify you must:

1. Be a South African citizen.
2. Be contractually capable.
3. Be married or habitually cohabit with a partner.
4. Be single and have financial dependants.
5. Earn less than R3500.
6. Be a first time government subsidy recipient.
7. Be a first time home owner.
8. Single Military Veterans without financial dependant.

How do I get a house subsidy in South Africa?

The requirements for applying for a housing subsidy

1. You must have a household income between R1500 – R15000.
2. You must be 21 years or older.
3. Have a clean credit record.
4. Be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
5. Be married or single, with or without dependents.
6. Be competent to contract.

How do I apply for government housing subsidy in Gauteng Online?

Apply online or call us on 0860 111 007. Once your finance is approved with an accredited financial institution, you will need to complete the home buyers education programme.

Is Cosmo City a good place to live?

According to various reports, Cosmo City suffers from high crime levels thanks largely to the fact that illegal spazas, butcheries, taverns and shacks have taken root in and around the development. The lack of a resident police station has fuelled this scenario.

How do I apply for a government house?

To apply for a government Subsidy house take the following documents to a provincial office of the DHS, or your municipal offices:

1. Applicant and spouse’s identity documents (green book or ID card)
2. Certified copies of birth certificates of children.
3. Proof of income if working, e.g. salary slip.

Who can apply for housing subsidy?

You are 18 years or older. You are married or living with a partner. You are single or divorced and have proven financial dependents permanently living with you. Your maximum monthly household income is R 3 500 or less before deductions.

Who qualifies for RDP houses?

Who qualifies for an RDP house?

• A South African citizen.
• Over 21 years old and be mentally sound to sign a contract.
• A first-time government subsidy recipient and homeowner.
• Married or living with a partner, or single and have dependents (children don’t necessarily have to be your own).

Why do people live in Cosmo City?

Cosmo City, a new mixed-use settlement North-West of Johannesburg, was conceived and designed for social inclusion and cohesion, albeit primarily between people of different income levels rather than race groups.

Which suburb is Cosmo City under?

Cosmo City is a suburb of City of Johannesburg, Gauteng with a postal code. It is about 22 kms southeast of GP’s capital city of Johannesburg.

Who can apply for government subsidy?

You must not have received a government housing subsidy before. You must be married or cohabiting OR single with financial dependents. You must be over 18 years old. You must not have owned a fixed residential property before.

Can you buy a house with subsidy?

Are there subsidy options available? Yes, there are. If you want to buy a house and earn more than R3 500 but less than R22 000 there are subsidies available in the affordable housing market.

How do I find my RDP subsidy?

How can I check my RDP house status?

1. Call 0800 146 873.
2. Email [email protected].
3. Perform a housing database check for Gauteng or other parts of the country from the HSS online subsidy portal.
4. Visit your nearest Housing Provincial office with your Form C.

How can I get a government RDP house?

To apply for an RDP house, you need to take the following documents to a provincial office of the Department of Human Settlement, or your municipal offices: Applicant and spouse’s identity documents (green book or ID card) Certified copies of birth certificates of children. Proof of income if working, e.g. salary slip.