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What is the difference between RDP and Government Subsidised Housing?

Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) is a South African socio-economic policy implemented by the government o

Department of housing settlement looking for applications who applied from 2009 - 2020. Applicats should check if their ...
16/06/2022

Department of housing settlement looking for applications who applied from 2009 - 2020. Applicats should check if their application for housing subsidy has approved,so that they can come to collect the approval letter if your application still Registered on NHNR for more than 3 years, fax your documents or send to the link below

Fax num:
0864799502
Link: https://wa.me/message/GQ2RCIWMVPMJK1
Address:
129 Fox St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2001
Website:
http://www.dcs.gov.za/

NB: only Gauteng province applications

02/06/2022

Question
What is the difference between RDP and Government Subsidised Housing?

Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) is a South African socio-economic policy implemented by the government of President Nelson Mandela in 1994.



The programme oversaw many major advances in dealing with South Africa's most severe social problems:

Housing

Clean running water

Sanitation

Electricity

Subsidised Housing – is a programme that affords a beneficiary to acquire a house that is built and provided by the government through a government subsidy. These houses were commonly referred to as ‘RDP Houses

What is the difference between RDP and Government Subsidised Housing?

Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) is a South African socio-economic policy implemented by the government of President Nelson Mandela in 1994.



The programme oversaw many major advances in dealing with South Africa's most severe social problems:

Housing

Clean running water

Sanitation

Electricity

Subsidised Housing – is a programme that affords a beneficiary to acquire a house that is built and provided by the government through a government subsidy. These houses were commonly referred to as ‘RDP Houses

02/06/2022

How long must I wait on the waiting list for a housing subsidy?

Waiting lists are locally driven initiative and in each municipality the waiting period differs. Housing development normally takes place within a planned and prioritised process where the local conditions dictate what area should receive assistance first. You must also remember that housing development takes time normally atleast two years before a house in a new area is ready for occupation. We are trying our best to speed up the delivery rate.

02/06/2022

What are the essential documents that I must have to qualify?

Applicant and spouse’s Identity Documents

Birth certificates of children

Proof of income if working. (Salary Slip)

02/06/2022

Question
Who qualifies for a Government House?


To qualify you must:

Be a South African citizen.

Be contractually capable.

Be married or habitually cohabit with a partner.

Be single and have financial dependants.

Earn less than R3500.01 per month per household.

Be a first time government subsidy recipient.

Be a first time home owner.

Single Military Veterans without financial dependant.

02/06/2022

What fees - if any – I am going to pay when applying for a Government subsidised house?

No fee is charged. In the past, beneficiaries were expected to contribute R2 479.00 towards achieving access to the housing subsidy – or as a way “to top up” to the subsidy for houses that were being build using the People’s Housing Process model. With this model people were responsible for the construction of their own house. This model no longer exists

02/06/2022

If I applied in KZN for a housing subsidy and is on the waiting list could I get a house in Gauteng?

Yes, remember that you can only get a subsidy once. So if you have not acquired a house in KZN you may apply anywhere in the country. However you would have to wait your turn again in the new area where you have applied, as that area will also have a waiting list.

02/06/2022

If my husband and I received a housing subsidy and we are now divorced, can I get a subsidy again?

Normally when a marriage is terminated the assets of the marriage arrangements is divided by mutual agreement or by order of the court. This implies that if you had a house you would have received a benefit from the property when the marriage was terminated. If however this is not the case and you have lost everything, the MEC may after investigating your circumstances decide to give you a new subsidy should you qualify in all other respects

02/06/2022

I am single and have a child, can I apply for a housing subsidy?

Yes, if you comply with other qualifying criteria you may apply. This means over 21 years of age or previously legally married.

02/06/2022

In case I have already applied for a house, where can I do follow-up on my application?

It is always recommended that follow-up to be done at the office where application was done as they will have your file and they can talk to you about progress and any outstanding documents in your file. This also includes updating your contact details.

02/06/2022

Who can apply?

FLISP Applicants must meet the following qualifying criteria:

RSA citizens with a valid ID or permanent residents with valid permit

Over 18 years and competent to legal contract.

Never have been benefitted from Government Housing Scheme before.

Have an approval in principle of home loan from accredited South African banks.

First time home buyer, earning from R3501 to R15 000 per month.

FLISP is for residential properties in formal towns where transfer of ownership and registration of mortgage bond is recordable in the Deeds Office.

Important Documents

RSA Bar coded ID or Bar Coded permanent residence permit.

Birth certificates/RSA IDs of all financial dependents (where applicable).

Proof of foster children guardianship (where applicable).

Marriage certificates, civil union certificate or cohabiting affidavit (where applicable).

Divorce settlement (where applicable).

Proof of monthly income.

Home loan approval in principle/ Grant letter from an accredited Lender.

Agreement of sale for the residential property.

Building Contract and approved Building Plan (where applicable).

Address

129 Fox Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg
Soweto
2001

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