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This opportunity allows early-stage businesses in the built environment—such as contractors, developers, social housing providers, private landlords, and microfinance institutions—to apply for financial and non-financial support from the National Housing Finance Corporation. Applicants must submit personal or company details, a business plan, consent form, CVs, and information about their business's operating status and capital needs.
- Who it is for:
- early-stage ventures in the built environment including contractors, developers, social housing providers, private landlords, and microfinance institutions
- How to act on it:
- Visit the NHFC website, go to the Start-Up in the Human Settlements Value Chain portal, and complete Step 1 of 3 by providing required information and uploading documents such as business plan, consent form, and CVs
The National Housing Finance Corporation offers financial support to homeowners who wish to build additional living spaces on their property. This includes expanding their home for family use or creating rental units to generate extra income. The programme applies to both regular homeowners and owners of RDP houses. Applicants must meet income criteria and submit supporting documents such as building plans, proof of land ownership, permission to build, and a builder’s quote.
- Who it is for:
- homeowners and RDP house owners with an individual or household income between R3,501 and R22,000
- How to act on it:
- Complete the online application form and upload all required documents including building plans, proof of land ownership, permission to build, and a builder's quote
Contractors and developers can apply for bridging development finance from NHFC to support the construction of affordable, social, or RDP housing projects. Applicants must be registered with the NHBRC, have a valid CIDB grading, and meet B-BBEE Level 4 requirements.
- Who it is for:
- contractors awarded tenders or building contracts for affordable, social, or RDP housing
- How to act on it:
- Complete the online application form on the NHFC website by providing personal/company details, uploading required documents such as CIDB grading, NHBRC registration, CoR 39, SARS tax clearance, project details, contract proof, progress reports, cash flow spreadsheet, and B-BBEE certificate.
A temporary financial product to support individuals transitioning between property purchases or construction phases, designed for affordability.
- Who it is for:
- low-to-middle income earners building homes with interim funding needs
- How to act on it:
- Apply online by providing personal data, income details, land ownership or permission documentation, building plans, and a builder’s quote
A flexible financing solution for people building homes in stages, allowing payments as they afford materials over time.
- Who it is for:
- individuals in informal settlements building homes gradually
- How to act on it:
- Apply online with personal information, proof of land rights, building plans, and a builder’s quote
A financial product enabling private investors and developers to fund rental housing developments aimed at low-to-middle income tenants.
- Who it is for:
- private investors and developers in the rental housing sector
- How to act on it:
- Go to the NHFC website and review the 'Private Rental Housing Finance' section for eligibility and application process.
Training opportunities provided by NHFC for students and recent graduates to gain work experience in housing finance, development, and related sectors.
- Who it is for:
- students and recent graduates in finance, economics, or development fields
- How to act on it:
- Check the NHFC Careers section on the website for current internship openings and application instructions.
Records of tenders that have been closed or cancelled by NHFC due to various reasons such as lack of qualified bids or project changes.
- Who it is for:
- bidders and stakeholders tracking tender outcomes
- How to act on it:
- Check the 'Closed/Canceled Tenders' section on the NHFC website for updates on past procurement attempts.
A housing finance solution offered by NHFC for individuals looking to purchase their first home. This service supports low-to-middle income households in accessing affordable financing options for home ownership.
- Who it is for:
- first-time home buyers in the low-to-middle income market
- How to act on it:
- Visit the NHFC website and navigate to the First Home Finance section to learn more and apply through the designated process.
This opportunity allows users to receive regular updates from the National Housing Finance Corporation. Once subscribed, users will be kept informed about new developments, tenders, reports, and other important information published by NHFC.
- Who it is for:
- any person or organisation interested in NHFC news and updates
- How to act on it:
- By providing contact details on the NHFC website, users can sign up for email updates.
Individuals or entities may submit requests for information held by the National Housing Finance Corporation Limited (NHFC) in accordance with the Promotion of Access to Information Act. This includes access to records related to NHFC’s operations, funding programs, and administrative processes.
- Who it is for:
- any member of the public or entity seeking information from NHFC
- How to act on it:
- Submit a written request to the designated Information Officer, Mr Siegfried Mogane, at the NHFC office located at The Isle of Houghton, Old Trafford 3, 11 Boundary Road, Houghton.