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City of Cape Town Indigent and Rates Relief

Paid by City of Cape Town · 🇿🇦 South Africa

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What this pays

The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.

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Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.

Who qualifies

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The 4 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.

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3 documents you'll need

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Exactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.

Where this comes from

If your total household income is R7 500 or less per month, you could qualify for a discount on your water, sewerage, electricity, waste collection and property rates.

https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Financial-relief-and-rebates/Individuals/apply-for-indigent-rates-relief

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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026

Source: www.capetown.gov.za

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