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Leasing or purchasing City-owned landLeasing or purchasing City-owned land<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Leasing%20or%20buying%20viable%20land%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /><div class="ExternalClassF78846F65FBD48E3848FA20CCC55F1CD"><p>The City is required to lease or dispose of its surplus viable land via a transparent and competitive process. Non-viable land can also be leased or purchased upon application.</p></div><span> <h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​​​Leasing or purchasing viable land <br></h2></span> <p>Viable land is property that can be developed and function as a separate entity capable of registration in the Deeds Office.</p><h4>Viable land includes properties used for the following purposes:</h4><ul><li>Commercial</li><li>Industrial<br></li><li>Business<br></li><li>Residential</li><li>Social (including early childhood development centres and public places of worship)</li></ul><p>In terms of legislation and policy, the sale or lease of City-owned immovable property must follow a competitive process, and properties may only be sold or leased if they are surplus to the needs of the municipality.</p><p>When City-owned immovable property is identified as being surplus to the needs of the municipality and approved to be sold or leased, the City follows a competitive process either by means of a tender or auction to sell or lease the property. The tender and auction of City properties are advertised in the local newspapers.</p><p>Download the booklet below for more details on the rules, regulations and procedures involved in leasing or buying municipal land.</p> <span> <div class="infographic bg-font-adjust-bg">​​​​​​​​​​ <figure> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Inline%20Images/Property_Booklet_Thumbnail.jpg" alt="placeholder" class="responsive" /></figure> <figcaption> <p> <span class="infoGraphicSpan"><strong>information booklet</strong></span><br><br>How to apply to buy or lease municipal land.<strong></strong></p> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures%2c%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/PropertyManagement_Applying%20to%20buy%20or%20lease%20land.pdf" title="title" class="btn dark-blue" target="_blank"><i class="icon download"></i>Download PDF</a> </figcaption> </div></span> <h4>Apply to lease or purchase viable land</h4><p>Where a City-owned immovable property is sold or leased via a tender procedure, interested parties must submit a tender by completing the official tender document which becomes available once a tender has been advertised in the newspapers or media. </p> <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>Tenders are advertised in the Municipal Notices in The Cape Argus and Die Burger on Fridays. Properties on auction are advertised by the auctioneers in the local newspapers. <br></p></div></div></span> <p>Alternatively, interested parties can visit the <a href="http://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/tenderportal" target="_blank">City’s Supply Chain Management website</a> every Friday to see if any appropriate land has been made available for tender.</p><p>If you wish to acquire a property that will be disposed of through an auction, you must first register with the auctioneer appointed by the City to undertake the auction.</p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​​​Leasing or purchasing non-viable land​​​​​​​</h2></span> <p>Non-viable land refers to any City-owned property that cannot be developed on its own or function as a separate entity due to urban planning and physical constraints or extent.</p><h4>Apply to lease or purchase non-viable land</h4><p>The City sells or leases non-viable property that can become functional only if used by an adjoining property owner in conjunction with that owner’s property.</p> <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>Your application requires a non-refundable application fee. Incomplete application forms will not be processed.</p></div></div></span> <p>To apply to lease or purchase non-viable land, download the <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/PM001-Lease%20or%20Buy%20Municipal%20Land%20Application%20Form.pdf" target="_blank">application form</a>.<br></p><h4>Apply to lease City-owned land for sporting purposes</h4><p>The City leases property for sporting purposes.</p><p>To apply, download the <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/PM004-To_lease_for_sporting_purposes_Application_Form.pdf">application form</a>.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​​​Have your say</h2><p>We publish immovable property notices for public comment every Friday. You can submit comments, object to or provide alternative proposals for any proposed sale and closure, lease, or management agreement of City-owned property in Cape Town.</p> <span> <div class="notification with-heading white-copy yellow bg-darker-grey"><div class="graphic"> <i class="info citycard">​​</i></div><div class="desc"><h4>City Connect</h4><p> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/have-your-say/immovable-property-notices?L1=Immovable%20property%20notices">Comment on immovable property notices</a><br></p></div></div></span> <h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​​​Contact us<br></h2><p> <strong> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Departments/Property%20Transactions%20Department">Property Transactions Department</a></strong></p><p> <em>Telephone:<br><a> 0860 103 089</a><br><br>Email:<br><a href="mailto:PropertyTransactions.Management@capetown.gov.za"><em>propertytransactions.management@capetown.gov.za</em></a></em></p> <em></em>GP0|#afff47fb-e792-446f-9a61-2b9f069b5e65;L0|#0afff47fb-e792-446f-9a61-2b9f069b5e65|Leasing or purchasing City-owned land;GTSet|#ef3a64a2-d764-44bc-9d69-3a63d3fadea1;GPP|#b0935585-61b6-4dd1-a375-44a3d29f02f5;GPP|#e84b352a-6ba5-4275-b687-8cbfc7420a42;GPP|#245ec7aa-a528-4cd3-bcac-597c292db711;GP0|#64b22606-1f1e-4e03-a8c7-4e7473065184;L0|#064b22606-1f1e-4e03-a8c7-4e7473065184|Leasing or purchasing City-owned land;GPP|#3e73b57c-4bc2-41a8-99f0-72d2b76b8412;GPP|#139d77cd-9754-40dd-be4d-bda95eda1639;GPP|#e88ff549-973f-4e3c-a46c-cfbe61bd6a24You can apply to buy or lease viable or non-viable land from the City.0

 

 

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Property Transactions Lease or Buy Municipal Land Application Form 001Property Transactions Lease or Buy Municipal Land Application Form 0012456608GP0|#f0b069a9-84bd-4629-943b-3e3dfa0685a7;L0|#0f0b069a9-84bd-4629-943b-3e3dfa0685a7|Application form;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#3a03f9b9-d2e9-49b1-92e1-37b654747f82;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2024-07-25T22:00:00Z
Property Transactions: Lease Municipal Land For Sporting Purposes Application Form 004Property Transactions: Lease Municipal Land For Sporting Purposes Application Form 00495549GP0|#f0b069a9-84bd-4629-943b-3e3dfa0685a7;L0|#0f0b069a9-84bd-4629-943b-3e3dfa0685a7|Application form;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#3a03f9b9-d2e9-49b1-92e1-37b654747f82;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2024-07-25T22:00:00Z
Property Transactions: Power of Attorney Application Form 002Property Transactions: Power of Attorney Application Form 0021182628GP0|#f0b069a9-84bd-4629-943b-3e3dfa0685a7;L0|#0f0b069a9-84bd-4629-943b-3e3dfa0685a7|Application form;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#3a03f9b9-d2e9-49b1-92e1-37b654747f82;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2024-04-18T22:00:00Z

 

 

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