National Housing Assistance Programmes in South Africa
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Collected on 28 June 2026
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Informal Settlement Upgrading Programme
A programme that improves infrastructure and living conditions in informal settlements, providing basic services such as water, sanitation, and electricity.
- Who it is for
- residents of informal settlements who meet income and residency criteria
- How to act on it
- Contact your local municipality to inquire about participation and eligibility.
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• Informal Settlement Upgrading Programme
Social and Rental Interventions
A set of programmes including social housing, institutional housing, and integrated residential development to support rental and social housing needs.
- Who it is for
- low-income individuals and families requiring affordable rental or social housing
- How to act on it
- Contact your local municipality to find out which specific programme applies to your situation.
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• Social Housing Programme • Consolidation Subsidy Programme • Institutional Housing Programme • Integrated Residential Development Programme (IRDP) • Community Residential Units Programme (CRU)
Finance Linked Individual Subsidy Programme (FLISP)
A financial intervention that provides a subsidy linked to a mortgage, helping low-income households afford home loans and purchase homes with government support.
- Who it is for
- individuals who qualify based on income, property ownership history, and legal capacity to contract
- How to act on it
- Contact your local municipality to determine eligibility and apply through the appropriate housing programme.
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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• Finance Linked Individual Subsidy Programme (FLISP)
Emergency Housing Assistance Programme
A temporary housing solution provided to people in urgent need due to disasters, eviction, or extreme vulnerability.
- Who it is for
- households facing immediate housing crises or emergencies
- How to act on it
- Contact your local municipality to report your situation and apply for emergency assistance.
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• Emergency Housing Assistance Programme
Farm Residents Programme
A rural housing initiative targeting farm workers and residents who live on agricultural land, aiming to provide secure and sustainable housing.
- Who it is for
- farm residents in need of formal housing
- How to act on it
- Contact your local municipality to determine eligibility and application process.
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• Farm Residents Programme
Accreditation of Municipalities
A programme that ensures municipalities are capable and compliant in delivering housing assistance, enabling them to administer housing funds and projects.
- Who it is for
- local municipalities eligible to manage housing delivery and funding
- How to act on it
- Municipalities must meet national standards and apply for accreditation through the Department of Human Settlements.
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• Accreditation of Municipalities
National Housing Assistance Programmes
A range of government programmes designed to help individuals and households access adequate housing through subsidies, grants, and development interventions. These include social housing, rental support, rural housing, and financial assistance for home ownership.
- Who it is for
- lawful residents of South Africa who meet specific income, property ownership, and household criteria
- How to act on it
- Contact your local municipality to find out the qualifying criteria and application process for the specific housing programme you are interested in.
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You will need to contact your local Municipality to find out the qualifying criteria specific to your needs.
Enhanced People’s Housing Process Grants (ePHP)
A grant programme aimed at supporting low-income households to build or upgrade their homes through community-based initiatives.
- Who it is for
- low-income households, especially those in informal settlements or with limited housing options
- How to act on it
- Contact your local municipality to learn about eligibility and how to apply.
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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• Enhanced People’s Housing Process Grants (ePHP)
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