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Apply for an informal trading permit

To sell your goods in public spaces, you must apply for an Informal Trading Permit from the City.

Apply for a Certificate of Acceptability

In order to sell or hawk food in Cape Town, you need to apply for a Certificate of Acceptability.

Apply for a special waste permit

The disposal of hazardous waste requires a special waste permit, and waste will need to be tested by the Scientific Services Branch.

Apply for an atmospheric emissions licence

You can apply for an atmospheric emissions licence from the City.

Apply for an open burning permit

If you would like to conduct an open burn, you will need to apply for a permit from the City.

Apply for property marketing agent permit re-registration

Every year, you will need to re-register with the City when your property marketing agent permit expires.

Apply for property marketing agent permit

To operate as an estate agent in Cape Town, you will need to apply for a permit from the City.

Apply for fully certified principal agent permit

If you are a principal agent, you can apply for a permit and permit stickers.

Apply for private seller permit

A private property owner who wants to sell their house needs to apply for a private seller permit.

Apply for a noise exemption permit

You must submit an application to the City if you would like a noise exemption permit.

Apply to keep animals

To keep more than the allowed number of animals on your property, you have to apply for an animal permit.

Apply for a business licence

In order to operate your business lawfully, you are required to acquire a business licence from the City of Cape Town.

Apply for intern property marketing agent permit

Candidate / Intern agents must be registered with their own professional body, as learners under the mentorship of a Principal Agent.

Apply to extend liquor trading hours

You can apply to extend your liquor trading hours with the City.