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PUBLIC NOTICE - APPLY FOR SUBSIDY - 2026 KHM

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Source domain: karoohoogland.gov.za

Collected on 16 July 2026

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What this means

This is a public notice from the Karoo Hoogland Municipality inviting residents to apply for 2026/2027 subsidy/deernis korting (equitable relief) starting June 2026. Applications are available at all municipal offices and from ward councillors and CDWs, and can be submitted monthly as financial circumstances change (not only once per year). The notice sets income thresholds for 100% and 50% subsidies and encourages residents to visit municipal offices with copies of deceased family members’ death certificates so municipal debts may be written off up to the date of death. It is dated 25 June 2026 and referenced as Ref 11.2, signed by the Municipal Manager, Mnr J Jonkers.

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100% subsidy eligibility (income threshold under R4840 per month per household)

The notice states that a 100% subsidy applies where the resident and spouse’s income per household is less than R4840 per month, based on the listed municipal charges and electricity usage conditions.

Who it is for
Residents in the municipal area whose household income is below the stated threshold
How to act on it
Apply for the subsidy and qualify under the 100% income threshold stated in the notice.
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100% SUBSIDIE: Bewoner en gade se inkomste per huishouding : minder as R4840 per maand (Belasting, Riolering, Vullisverwydering, Water basiese heffing, Water verbuik van 6 Kl, Voorafbetaalde Elektrisiteit van 50 kWh, Verbruik van meer as 50kWh teen verminderde 2026/2027 tarief)
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Apply for subsidies / gelykberegtigingskorting 2026/2027 (from June 2026)

Residents are invited to apply for municipal subsidies (gelykberegtigingskorting) starting June 2026. Forms are available at municipal offices and also via ward councillors and CDWs, and you can apply monthly as your financial situation changes (not only once per year).

Who it is for
All residents in the Karoo Hoogland municipal area
How to act on it
Obtain forms from all municipal offices or from your ward councillor and CDWs, then apply at all kassiere in the municipal area; re-apply monthly if your financial situation changes.
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Alle Inwoners word versoek om aansoek te doen vir gelykberegtigingskorting(Subsidies) vanaf Junie 2026 by alle kassiere in die munisipale area.
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Debt write-off up to date of death (submit death certificates to municipal offices)

The notice encourages residents to visit municipal offices with copies of death certificates of family members who had municipal accounts, so municipal debts may be written off for the deceased up to the date of death.

Who it is for
Residents with deceased family members who had municipal accounts
How to act on it
Visit the municipal offices with copies of the relevant death certificates.
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Die gemeenskap word hiermee aangemoedig en versoek om die munisipale kantore te besoek met afskrifte van doodsertifikate van familie-lede wat munisipale rekeninge op hul naam gehad het sodat skuld moontlik vir die afgestorwenes afgeskryf kan word tot met die datum van hul afsterwe.
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50% subsidy eligibility (income between R4840 and R7260 per month per household)

The notice states that a 50% subsidy applies where the resident and spouse’s income per household is less than R7260 per month and more than R4840 per month, based on the listed municipal charges and electricity usage conditions.

Who it is for
Residents in the municipal area whose household income falls within the stated range
How to act on it
Apply for the subsidy and qualify under the 50% income threshold stated in the notice.
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50% SUBSIDIE: Bewoner en Gade se inkomste per huishouding: minder as R7260 p/m en meer as R4840 p/m (Belasting, Riolering, Vullisverwydering, Water basiese heffing, Water verbuik van 6 Kl, Elektrisiteitsverbruik teen verminderde 2026/2027 tarief)

Facts

Reference

D AS REF 11.2

Amounts

R 4 840, R 7 260

Key Takeaways

  • Karoo Hoogland Municipality (Fraserburg, Sutherland, Williston and surrounding rural areas)
  • Apply for subsidies/deernis kortings for 2026/2027 starting June 2026
  • Forms available at all municipal offices and via ward councillors and CDWs
  • 100% subsidy income threshold: less than R4840 per month per household (spelled out for rates/charges including tax, sewerage, refuse removal, water basic charge, water usage of 6 Kl, prepaid electricity 50 kWh; higher electricity usage over 50 kWh at reduced 2026/2027 tariff)
  • 50% subsidy income threshold: less than R7260 per month and more than R4840 per month per household (same listed charges at reduced 2026/2027 electricity tariff)
  • Monthly re-application allowed as financial situation changes (not a once-off annual process)
  • Request to submit death certificates for deceased family members who had municipal accounts so debts can be written off up to date of death
  • Municipal Manager: Mnr J Jonkers
  • Address: Mulderstraat 2, Posbus 165, Williston, 8920
  • Date: 25 June 2026
  • Reference: Ref 11.2
  • Contact: info@karoohoogland.gov.za, Tel: 053 285 0998
  • Karoo Hoogland Munisipaliteit (Karoo Hoogland Municipality)
  • Mnr J Jonkers
  • Fraserburg
  • Sutherland
  • Williston
  • CDWs (community development workers)

Dates

Closing Date

25 June 2026