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Bulk Infrastructure Contribution Levy (BICL) for residential developments (2025/2026)
Residential developers must pay a levy equal to 7.5% of the market value of each erf. If there is a dispute over market value, the Council will obtain two valuations at the developer's expense, and the average will determine the final amount.
7.5% of the market value of each erf determined by agreement between the Council and the developer
Reference
https://bnlm.gov.za/documents?upf=dl&id=5783
Amounts
R 1 000, R 2 000
Acknowledgement of Debt for BICL Liability
Developers must sign a standard Acknowledgement of Debt form confirming their obligation to pay BICL. This is required before any development approval is granted.
that developers be required to acknowledge their indebtness to the Council in respect of BICL by signing a standard Acknowledgement of Debt;
Special Trust Account for BICL Payments
All BICL payments must be made into a special trust account managed by the Council, which funds bulk infrastructure development. The account is used to withdraw funds for infrastructure projects.
that a special trust account be opened into which all BICL will be paid and from which contributions towards the cost of providing bulk infrastructure will be withdrawn;
Bulk Infrastructure Contribution Levy (BICL) for non-residential developments (2025/2026)
Non-residential developers must pay a levy based on infrastructure usage: R1,662.62 per kVA for electricity, R134,157.90 per extra L/sec for water, R273,633.00 per extra L/sec for sewerage, and R853.80 per additional person for solid waste. This levy applies when building plans are submitted or when transferring a residential erf in an approved township.
* Electricity - per kVA 1589,50 1662,62 1662,60
