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Application for a Single Grave Burial on Approval from Non-Swartland Inhabitants
Individuals who are not residents of the Swartland Municipality may apply for a single grave burial plot. The application must be submitted to the municipality, and the fee includes the cost of the burial space and any associated administrative charges.
Applications for a Single Grave Burial on Approval from Non-Swartland Inhabitants
Reference
https://www.swartland.org.za/storage/assets/WC015_2024-25_Final_Tariff_File.pdf
Amounts
R 1 620, R 435
Valuation Certificate Application
Property owners may apply for a valuation certificate to determine their property's assessed value for tax purposes. The fee is listed in the tariff schedule.
Valuation Certificate
Consumer Services Deposit Payment
Residents and businesses may pay a deposit for consumer services such as water, electricity, or refuse. The amount depends on account type and arrears status.
Consumer Services deposit
Library Hall Rental
Groups may rent library halls for meetings or community activities. Rental fees are detailed in the annexure.
Annexure: Fees i.r.o. Rent of Library Halls Annexure pages 5 of 6
Electricity Service Connection
New users may apply for an electricity connection. Fees include connection charges, meter testing, and additional costs for ampère increases or cable repairs.
Services Connection Fees
Water Supply Service Connection
Households and businesses can apply for a new water supply connection. The application includes a connection fee and a refundable meter testing fee if the meter is found faulty.
Application for Service Connections
Temporary Toilets at Funerals
Funeral organisers may rent temporary toilets for use during funeral events. Options include different configurations (e.g., X 2/X 4/X 6/X 8 toilets) per weekend, with pricing based on size and duration.
Temporary Toilets at Funerals
Reservation Applications for Cemetery Plots
Residents and non-residents may reserve cemetery plots for future burials. This includes advance booking of spaces, with fees set according to the tariff schedule for 2024/2025.
Reservation Applications
Sewerage Service Connection
Residents and businesses may apply for a sewerage connection. Special rules apply for areas like Riebeek Kasteel and Abbotsdale that are not connected to the new waterborne system, including fixed monthly levies and pumping charges.
Sewerage Services connection
Trading License Application
Businesses may apply for a trading license to operate legally within the Swartland Municipality. Fees are set according to the tariff schedule.
Trading Licenses
Landfill (Dumping) Site Tariff
Residents and businesses may use the municipal landfill site for dumping waste. Fees are charged per load or per vehicle, with rates specified in the tariff.
Landfill (Dumping) Site Tariffs
Refuse Removal Service
Households and businesses may register for regular refuse removal services. Fees are based on volume and frequency, with specific tariffs outlined in the document.
Refuse Removal Tariff Charges
Building Plan Application
Individuals or developers may submit plans for building projects and pay the relevant application fees as part of the development process.
Building Plan Fees
Rent of Town Hall, Banquet Hall, or Community Hall
Organisations and individuals may rent municipal halls for events. Rates are set in the annexure and vary depending on hall type and duration.
Annexure: Fees i.r.o. Rent of Town Hall, Banquet Hall and Community Hall Annexure pages 1 of 4
Clearance Certificate Application
Individuals or businesses may apply for a clearance certificate, which confirms no outstanding municipal debts. The fee is specified in the tariff.
Clearance Certificate
Swimming Pool Usage Fee
Residents and visitors may pay to use public swimming pools operated by the municipality. Fees are set in the tariff schedule.
Swimming pool Fees
