Housing and property
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Citizens may apply for a Local Geographical Name Change (LGNC) to be considered by the Gauteng Geographical Names Committee (GGNC).
First-time home buyers earning between R3 501 and R22 000 per month, (the “affordable” or “gap” market) can access sustainable and affordable first-time home-ownership opportunities in Gauteng through the First Home Finance subsidy.
Members of the public or designated groups can apply to lease government property
Apply for or propose alteration or demolition of a provincial heritage site or a provisionally protected place, or the proposed structure or part of a structure that is older than 60 years.
Residents of Gauteng can apply for housing subsidy provided by government through services such as Breaking New Ground (BNG) which was previously known as the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP).
The Rental Housing Tribunal resolves disputes between landlords and tenants in residential dwellings. It is an alternative to costly court action. The Tribunal has the powers to summon a landlord or tenant to a mediation or tribunal hearing.
Available land for public use in alignment with the Gauteng Land Administration Act . No. 11 of 1996
Tourist and local destination attraction facilities (schools, hospitals, hotels etc) can apply to erect tourism and local directional signage.
The Provincial Heritage Resource Authority of Gauteng is responsible for the management of heritage resources in Gauteng province.
An individual, company, NGOs or NPOs can purchase any identified vacant, unused government land or property for personal or business use.
A web based system that allows members of the public to report defects at Hospitals and Clinics
Applicants (developers/individuals) can apply, consult, seek advice on enquiries related to Gauteng road network.
Gauteng Department of Human Settlements under Assets Disposal and Regularisation Directorate (ADARDI) unit is mandated to distribute Title Deeds working together with municipalities. They also mediate and adjudicate family disputes over Title Deeds.
