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Apply for rental housing reliefApply for rental housing relief<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20Connect%20Header%20Image.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /><div class="ExternalClass6BE660C9FD8D46B88D67A8061862689D"><p>​If you are renting a residential unit from the City, you can also apply for additional financial support if you are struggling to pay your rent and qualify for rental housing relief.</p></div><span><h2 class="sectHeading">How to apply for rental housing relief</h2></span><p>You need to be renting a rental unit from the City, and you and your spouse/partner together have to earn R7 500 or less a month to qualify for support with your rent. </p><span><div class="lrg-icon-content bordered"><div class="lrg-icon lrg-check"><p> <b>​​​​​​With your application, you will need to submit all the necessary documentation, such as:</b></p><ul><li>certified copy of your, and your spouse’s, ID(s)</li><li>proof of income OR a sworn affidavit stating that you earn R7 500 or less a month</li><li>any additional forms required from your consultation </li></ul></div></div></span><p>Please consult your nearest housing office to ensure you understand exactly what forms and documentation you will need to complete the application before you apply. </p><span><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2></span><span><div class="contact"><h4>​City Housing Hotline</h4><address><ul><li>Telephone: <br> <a title="title" href="#">021 444 0333</a> </li><li>You can also visit your local <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-City-facilities/Our-service-facilities/Housing-offices">housing office</a> for assistance.</li></ul></address></div></span>GP0|#1e396478-cbd9-4449-ac27-ff0c240d628d;L0|#01e396478-cbd9-4449-ac27-ff0c240d628d|Housing opportunities;GTSet|#a7cfb90d-44ad-4426-98ce-565f79932396;GPP|#16d04249-d39f-4105-8228-56225328f892;GPP|#54dbab3a-0b2f-4602-8af5-3d651c59a5f4You can apply for additional financial support if you are struggling to pay your rent.0

 

 

 

 

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