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Apply to buy your own plot of land in Blue Downs

<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2></span> <p>The serviced plots of land are targeted at those who earn between R9 000 and R22 000 per month, so do not qualify for RDP housing, and who are willing and able to build their own houses on the plots within five years of purchase.</p><p>The erven range from 160 – 350 m² in Fairdale, Blue Downs, and are close to rail and road infrastructure. </p><p>The prices of the plots of land differ according to the erf sizes. Once you apply, you will be able to access the individual prices of the plots.</p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Requirements</h2></span> <p>We are selling the plots of land to individuals or households registered on the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Register/Housing-and-property/Register-on-the-housing-database" target="_blank">Housing Database</a>.</p><p>Additional qualifying criteria include, that you:</p><ul><li>are a first-time property owner</li><li>are able to obtain a housing loan/bond from a bank<br></li><li>are a South African citizen with a valid identity document/a permanent resident with a residence permit</li><li>earn between R9 000 and R22 000 per month</li><li>have a SARS clearance certificate</li><li>have not previously received a government housing subsidy or RDP house </li><li>qualify for the Finance Linked Individual Subsidy Programme (FLISP) subsidy</li></ul> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info remember"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>did you know?</h4><p>The <a href="https://www.flisp.co.za/" target="_blank">FLISP programme<i class="icon link-external"></i></a> is a housing subsidy for first-time homebuyers to help with buying a new home. The subsidy is paid directly to your bank and will reduce your monthly installments. For more information, contact the <a href="https://www.westerncape.gov.za/service/finance-linked-individual-subsidy-programme-flisp" target="_blank">Western Cape Government<i class="icon link-external"></i></a>.</p></div></div> </span> <h3>Conditions of sale</h3><ul><li>The plots will be sold without a pre-approved building plan. It is the buyer’s duty to <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Planning-building-and-development/Building-plan-applications/Apply-for-a-building-plan">obtain the relevant approvals for their building plans</a>. </li><li>The sale will be secured once a loan is approved. Full payment must be made to the transferring attorney within six months of signing the deed of sale.</li><li>Once the plot is transferred to the buyer, they must start building and complete the formal structure within five years. Informal dwellings may not be constructed on the plots of land.</li><li>The vacant plots may not be sold within five years from the date of purchase from the City.</li></ul> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Apply</h2></span> <p>Complete the <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/Application_to_purchase_residential_plot.pdf" target="_blank">Application to Purchase a Serviced Residential Plot form </a>and deliver it to the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/our-service-facilities/Walk-in%20centres/Kuilsrivier%20Walk-in%20Centre">Kuils River Municipal Office</a> or the housing information kiosk on the second floor of the Cape Town Civic Centre (on Hertzog Boulevard in central Cape Town).</p><p>Take the following documents with you when you apply:</p><ul><li>marriage certificate or divorce decree (where relevant)</li><li>proof of income </li><li>proof of your and your spouse’s identity document</li><li>pre-approved bond (it will strengthen your application)</li><li>SARS clearance certificate</li></ul> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p>The City will use a scoring system, based on various criteria, to determine the final list of prospective buyers to whom we will sell the plots of land.</p></div></div></span><span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Contact</h2></span> <p>For more information, contact</p><h4>Call centre</h4> <em></em> <p> <em>Telephone:</em><br><em><a>0860 103 089</a></em> / <a><em>021 444 0333</em></a></p><h4>WhatsApp</h4><p> <em> <a>063 299 9927</a></em></p><p> <em>Housing information kiosk</em><br><em>Second Floor</em><br><em>Civic Centre</em><br><em>Hertzog Boulevard</em><br><em>Cape Town</em></p><p>Find out more about the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-property-and-houses/city-housing-opportunities/housing-opportunities">City’s housing opportunities</a>.</p>

The City has plots of land available for first-time home owners to buy at discounted prices.

Purchase a Serviced Residential Plot Application Form

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