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Ekurhuleni urges homeowners to reapply for rates rebates before June 30

Ekurhuleni urges homeowners to reapply for rates rebates before June 30 Property owners currently receiving municipal rates rebates or exemptions must submit new applications before June 30, 2025, as the existing benefits will expire with the current property valuation roll. According to the city's Property Rates Policy, all exemptions, rebates, or reductions are valid only for the duration of the current valuation roll. Once it expires, qualifying owners need to reapply to continue receiving assistance. Who may qualify for rates relief? Pensioners and elderly residents; Indigent or deemed indigent property owners; People with disabilities, including medically boarded individuals; Sporting bodies using facilities for amateur sport; Welfare, humanitarian, cultural, and animal welfare institutions; Public and private educational institutions (schools, universities, colleges, crèches); Owners of vacant, unimproved land; Properties damaged by natural disasters (per the Disaster Management Act). ALSO READ: Elandsfontein's woes: Residents blame City of Ekurhuleni for neglect How to apply: Applications must be made using official forms, available at the municipal finance department offices or on the city's website. In-person application locations: • Alberton: Alwyn Taljaard Street • Benoni: Corner Tom Jones & Elston Avenue • Boksburg: Corner Trichardt Road & Market Street • Brakpan: Corner Elliot & Escombe Avenue • Edenvale: Corner Van Riebeeck & Hendrik Potgieter Street • Germiston: Corner President & Spilsbury Street • Kempton Park: Corner CR Swart Drive & Pretoria Road • Nigel: 145 Hendrik Verwoerd Street • Springs: Corner South Main Reef Road & Plantation Road • Thembisa: Corner George Nyanga & Andrew Maphetho Street Applicants are urged to reapply early to avoid any interruption in benefits when the new valuation roll comes into effect. For more information, visit: or contact your local customer care centre. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!