Department of Housing

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Apply for First Home Finance housing subsidy

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.

Apply for RDP housing subsidy

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).

Apply for Rental Housing Tribunal Mediation

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.