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    This document provides information about applying for government housing in Cape Town, South Africa. It outlines the eligibility criteria, such as being over 18, a South African citizen, and having a monthly household income below R3500. It describes the different types of housing available - fully subsidized Breaking New Ground (BNG) units, rented Community Residential Units (CRUs), and GAP Housing for incomes between R3501-R15000. It emphasizes registering and applying to get on the housing database to be considered for opportunities based on availability and qualifying criteria.

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    This document provides information about applying for government housing in Cape Town, South Africa. It outlines the eligibility criteria, such as being over 18, a South African citizen, and having a monthly household income below R3500. It describes the different types of housing available - fully subsidized Breaking New Ground (BNG) units, rented Community Residential Units (CRUs), and GAP Housing for incomes between R3501-R15000. It emphasizes registering and applying to get on the housing database to be considered for opportunities based on availability and qualifying criteria.

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    This document provides information about applying for government housing in Cape Town, South Africa. It outlines the eligibility criteria, such as being over 18, a South African citizen, and having a monthly household income below R3500. It describes the different types of housing available - fully subsidized Breaking New Ground (BNG) units, rented Community Residential Units (CRUs), and GAP Housing for incomes between R3501-R15000. It emphasizes registering and applying to get on the housing database to be considered for opportunities based on availability and qualifying criteria.

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    This document provides information about applying for government housing in Cape Town, South Africa. It outlines the eligibility criteria, such as being over 18, a South African citizen, and having a monthly household income below R3500. It describes the different types of housing available - fully subsidized Breaking New Ground (BNG) units, rented Community Residential Units (CRUs), and GAP Housing for incomes between R3501-R15000. It emphasizes registering and applying to get on the housing database to be considered for opportunities based on availability and qualifying criteria.

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    YOUR GUIDE TO APPLYING FOR

    GOVERNMENT HOUSING
    SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS LIVING IN CAPE TOWN MAY
    QUALIFY FOR DIFFERENT HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES.

    DO I QUALIFY?
    I am over the age of 18 I am a South African citizen or have a
    permanent residence permit
    I don’t own any property
    I am legally able to sign a contract
    I am married/living with a partner/or single I haven’t received a government housing
    with nancial dependents subsidy before and neither has my spouse

    WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF HOUSING?

    Breaking New Ground (BNG) Community Residential Units (CRU) Social Housing
    Owned units Rented units These are usually ats or
    These are fully subsidised homes funded These are City-owned and managed apartments that are built by
    by the National Government that give rentals accommodation for families partner agencies on
    families with monthly household with monthly household income City owned land.
    income between R0 – R3500 full between R0 – R3500.
    ownership of a home.

    GAP Housing
    These units are for people who earn between R3 501 and R15 000 and can obtain a bond from the bank. Qualifying
    households can apply for help with the down payment through the Finance Linked Individual Subsidy Programme
    (FLISP).
    UNDERSTANDING CITY HOUSING: TOP TIPS:

    What we can o er you depends on how Keep your details updated at all times, e.g. if
    much you earn, the size of your family and you have a child, get married or change your
    your or your family’s status, e.g. a disability address or telephone number
    or a senior citizen
    Apply for housing as soon as possible as the
    Allocating housing depends on what we waiting period can be very long – up to 20
    have available in your area years

    We can only allocate what we have available: Provide proof of members of your family that
    this may be a rental opportunity are nancially dependant on you

    BNG housing is dependant on National Be patient


    Government budget

    The most important step is to register and apply with us.


    Once you are on our housing database, you will be in line to get housing suitable
    to your needs, depending on whether you meet the qualifying criteria, what kind
    of housing is available, and when.

    Apply for housing at your nearest housing estate office or online at:
    https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/HWL2012Online/

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