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The City's Budget 2026-2027
The City of Cape Town's draft budget reflects its key policy decisions and priorities, determines rates increases and indicates where money will be spent on programmes and services. View the full Budget 2026/27 with associated documentation below.
You can also use our handy calculator to work out an estimate of your monthly rates and tariffs.
Annexure A contains all the relevant information pertaining to the budget. Please see all 42 annexures below.
Multi-year Capital Appropriations by Vote
Property (Tax) Rates
City Improvement Districts (CIDs) Additional Rates
Revised Consumptive Tariffs, Rates and Basic Charges for Electricity Generation and Distribution, Water and Sanitation and Solid Waste Management ServicesConsumptive Tariffs
Rates Policy
Tariffs, Fees and Charges Book - 11,6 MBCommunity Services and HealthCity HealthLibrary and Information ServicesRecreation and Parks - Beaches and ResortsRecreation and Parks - CemeteriesRecreation and Parks - HallsRecreation and Parks - PoolsRecreation and Parks – Sport and Recreation Facilities (Sports Grounds)Recreation and Parks - StadiaRecreation and Parks - Zoned Public Open SpacesCommunity, Arts and Culture Development - Arts and CultureCommunity, Arts and Culture DevelopmentCorporate ServicesFacilities ManagementInformation Systems and Technology - Sale of GIS (Geographical Information System) Data and MapsInformation Systems and Technology - Radio TrunkingInformation Systems and Technology - TelecommunicationsEconomic GrowthGreen Point Athletic StadiumGreen Point ParkInformal Trading - Economic Development and InvestmentInformal TradingLocal Tourism Development - Lookout HillProperty TransactionsStrategic Assets Strategic Assets - Outdoor FacilitiesEnergyElectricity Generation and Distribution - Consumption and GenerationElectricity Generation and Distribution - MiscellaneousElectricity Generation and Distribution - Street lightingFinanceFinance - RevenueFinance - Supply Chain ManagementFinance - Valuations - Property RatesFinance - ValuationsFuture Planning and ResilienceCommunicationsCorporate Project Programme Portfolio ManagementHuman SettlementsPublic HousingOffice of the City ManagerLegal ServicesSafety and SecurityDisaster ManagementEmergency Policing Incidents CommandEvents - Film PermitsEvents PermitFire ServicesLaw Enforcement Traffic and Co-ordination - Law EnforcementLaw Enforcement Traffic and Co-ordination - Traffic ServicesMetropolitan Police ServicesSpatial Planning and EnvironmentAdditional Property Rates (SRAs)Development Management - Building Development ManagementDevelopment Management - Land Use ManagementEnvironmental Management - Environmental and Heritage ManagementEnvironmental Management - Nature Conservation and Environmental Planning and SustainabilityNature Conservation and Coastal Management Resorts and BeachesUrban MobilityContracted Road-based Public TransportRoads Infrastructure ManagementNetwork Management - ParkingNetwork ManagementUrban Waste ManagementUrban Waste Management - ConsumptiveUrban Waste Management - MiscellaneousWater and Waste ServicesWater and Sanitation - Sanitation - MiscellaneousWater and Sanitation - Sanitation - No RestrictionWater and Sanitation - Sanitation - Level 1Water and Sanitation - Sanitation - Level 2Water and Sanitation - Sanitation - Level 3Water and Sanitation - Sanitation - Emergency LevelWater and Sanitation - Scientific ServicesWater and Sanitation - Water - MiscellaneousWater and Sanitation - Water - No RestrictionWater and Sanitation - Water - Level 1Water and Sanitation - Water - Level 2Water and Sanitation - Water - Level 3Water and Sanitation - Water - Emergency Level
Tariff Policies
Credit Control and Debt Collection Policy
Indigent Policy
Grants-in-Aid Policy
Accounts Payable Policy
Virement Policy
Cost Containment Policy
Policy Governing Planning and Approval of Capital Projects
Policy Governing Adjustments Budgets
IDP Financial Plan
Transfers and Grants to External Organisations
Schedule of Service Delivery Standards
Detailed Capital Budget (MBRR Table SA36)
Detail to Capital Programmes (2026/27 to 2028/29)
Detailed Operational Projects (MBRR Table SA38)
Operating and Capital Ward Allocation Projects Supported by Subcouncils
External Mechanisms (MBRR Table SA32)
Operating Subcouncil Allocation Projects Supported by Subcouncils
Integrated Development Plan (IDP) Review and Proposed Amendments to the IDP
Individual Projects with a Total Project Cost in Excess of R50 million [to give effect to Section 19(1)(b) of the MFMA and Regulation 13(1)(b) of the MBRR ]- Summary- Full document
Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) (Municipal Entity) – Schedule D (annual budget and supporting tables)
Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) (Municipal Entity) – Business plan
Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) (Municipal Entity) - Tariffs
Cape Town Stadium (CTS) (Municipal Entity) - Schedule D (Annual Budget and Supporting Tables)
Cape Town Stadium (CTS) (Municipal Entity) – Business plan
Cape Town Stadium (CTS) (Municipal Entity) – Tariff Policy and Tariffs
Measurable Performance Objectives (MBRR Table SA7)
Demand (Procurement) Plan
Metro Trading Services Reform Programme Trading Service (Urban Waste Management) Reform Strategy, Associated Implementation Road Map and Business Plan
Metro Trading Services Reform Programme Performance Improvement Action Plans (PIAPs)
Iconic and Other Events Hosted by the City in 2026/27
Provincial Treasury Municipal Circular 1/2016
National Treasury Circular 132 and 134 - Municipal Budget Circular for the 2026/27 MTREF
2027 Budget and Benchmark Engagement Summary Report
Application to and Approval from the MEC of the Western Cape to Extend the Deadline for Considering the Approval of the 2026/27 Annual Budget
Municipal Standard Chart of Accounts (MSCOA) Road Map 2026/27 Budget (June 2026)
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