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Apply for the residence of a religious office-bearer

We do not charge rates on a property used primarily as a place of public worship that meets the requirements.

Apply for free basic water and sanitation for old age homes and shelters

If you run an old age home, a homeless shelter or a home for the physically or mentally disabled, you can apply for free basic water and sewerage.

Apply for the Humanitarian Relief Programme

Applications are closed.

Apply for free water for subsistence farming and food gardens

If you are a subsistence farmer or maintain a food garden for a vulnerable group, you can apply for a free allocation of water

Apply for agricultural rebates

From 1 July 2019, the agricultural rebate process changes. It is no longer necessary to apply for a rebate as registered agricultural properties will receive an automatic rates adjustment.