Government Subsidised Housing Programmes: A Guide to Ownership and Rental Options
The South African government provides various housing programmes designed to assist citizens with affordable housing solutions. Below are the key housing options available to eligible individuals and families.
Ownership Options
Fully Subsidised (RDP) Housing
🏠 Description:
Fully subsidised RDP (Reconstruction and Development Programme) houses are government-built homes provided to low-income families. These homes are not rented but are owned by beneficiaries.
Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify for an RDP house, applicants must meet the National Housing Subsidy Scheme’s criteria.
Finance-Linked Individual Subsidy Programme (FLISP) Housing
🏠 Description:
FLISP is a collaborative initiative between the Department of Human Settlements and the National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC). It provides affordable homeownership opportunities to first-time homebuyers.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Income Range: Applicants must earn between R3 501 and R22 000 per month.
- Target Group: South African citizens and legal permanent residents who are first-time homebuyers within the “affordable” or “gap” market.
Community Residential Units (CRUs)
🏠 Description:
Community Residential Units (CRUs) offer rental housing solutions for households with lower income levels.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Income Range: Households earning less than R3 500 per month.
- Rental Option: CRUs are available for rent, not for sale.
For more information or to register on the NHNR, contact the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements (Tshwane Region):
- Address: 1st Floor, Gilboa Building, 50 Hamilton Street, Arcadia
- Tel: 012 303 3380/3363
Rental Options
Affordable Housing Rental Programme
🏠 Description:
This rental programme is designed for individuals or families with moderate incomes who cannot afford to purchase a home.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Income Range: Applicants must earn between R3 501 and R7 500 per month.
- Housing Options: Rent space in municipal high-rise buildings with bachelor, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom flats, or choose from freestanding houses with two or three bedrooms.
Social Housing Rentals
🏠 Description:
Social housing rentals provide affordable housing options for individuals and families with mid-range incomes.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Income Range: Applicants must earn between R5 500 and R15 000 per month.
Rentals for Self-Sufficient Elderly
🏠 Description:
This programme caters to elderly South Africans who are financially independent and able to manage their own housing needs.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age: Applicants must be over the age of 60.
- Housing Options: Self-sufficient units include bachelor flats and one-bedroom semi-detached houses.
For more information on any of these programmes or to register, please contact the relevant department.
