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Collected on 22 August 2026
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Indigent Relief: Rates
Eligible households can receive relief on municipal rates, with a tariff structure based on indigent status and property type.
The document's recorded date is 29 June 2026. Confirm on the official source.
10. Indigent relief: rates
Places
City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Reference
https://www.capetown.gov.za/_documents/resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Indigent-Policy.pdf
Closing Date
29 June 2026
Indigent Relief for Residential Properties
Households that meet the criteria may receive relief on municipal charges for rates, water, sewerage, electricity, and solid waste. This includes reduced tariffs and protection from debt collection actions if they qualify as indigent.
The document's recorded date is 29 June 2026. Confirm on the official source.
2026/27 Budget (June 2026)
Indigent Relief: Electricity
Indigent households may receive reduced electricity tariffs and protection from disconnection due to non-payment.
The document's recorded date is 29 June 2026. Confirm on the official source.
12. Indigent relief: electricity
Housing Indigent Relief
Individuals participating in home-ownership schemes may qualify for relief on housing-related municipal charges if they meet indigent criteria.
The document's recorded date is 29 June 2026. Confirm on the official source.
17. Housing Indigent relief
Indigent Relief: Water and Sewerage
Qualifying indigent households are entitled to reduced tariffs for water and sewerage services, with limits on consumption and exemptions from arrears penalties.
The document's recorded date is 29 June 2026. Confirm on the official source.
11. Indigent relief: water and sewerage
Indigent Relief: Solid Waste
Indigent households are entitled to free or discounted waste collection services, including access to a 240L wheelie bin.
The document's recorded date is 29 June 2026. Confirm on the official source.
13. Indigent relief: solid waste
